Released on = May 19, 2006, 5:19 am

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = RNCOS Research:
(http://www.marketsmonitor.com/category/IM033.html) The African mobile market is the
fastest growing mobile market in the world. This mobile usage is due to increased
demand, sectoral reforms, licensing and presence of strategic investors.

Press Release Body = RNCOS Research:
(http://www.marketsmonitor.com/category/IM033.html) Africa is perhaps the fastest
growing mobile market in the telecommunication industry worldwide. Current market
statistics indicate that the continent's subscriber base grew by 65% in 2005 to
touch a 115 million users mark. This trend in mobile telephones has substantially
triggered access to telecommunications in Africa and has helped in substantial
increment in the number of telecommunication users. The combination of factors
responsible for the rise in mobile usage have been demand, sectoral reforms, the
licensing of emerging competition, and the entry of major strategic investors such
as Vodacom and MTN.

Leading experts from African Telecommunication industry voice that the industry's
technology has combed out more widely into new areas, and it is necessary to examine
the technology so that it can be utilized more efficiently to help narrow the
digital divide.

The performance of the mobile market in Africa is quite surprising given that while
in Western Europe it registered a growth of 12%, in Africa it was 65% during the
same period.

In their recent market research report, "African Mobile Handset Market Analysis
(2006-2009)" RNCOS, a bespoke market research organization, analysts forecast that
the mobile penetration rate in this region is expected to increase to 33% from its
present level of 15%.

The report provides an objective analysis on the growing global market for mobile
handset industry, its technologies and impact on the market.

In a different section the report covers the economic background and number of
operators in both sections - Mobile Device and Handset in the world market. These
span for countries like Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and
Zambia.

The market research report covers statistical data forecasting that the total mobile
subscribers in the African continent would increase at a CAGR of approximately 21%
during 2005-2010, and this would result to a total subscriber base of over 31
million by the end of 2010.

The report has detailed data covering all aspects of the mobile handset industry,
which can be useful for manufacturers, service providers, and investors to carry
forward the evolving market. It helps clients to analyze the leading-edge
opportunities essential for the success of the market around the globe.

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