Research and Markets: Angola: Mobile Communications Market - Significant Investments in Infrastructure Development to Support the Angolan Mobile Communications Market

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0db464/angola_mobile_com) has
announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Angola: Mobile
Communications Market" to their offering.

Significant Investments in Infrastructure Development to Support the Angolan
Mobile Communications Market

The Angolan mobile communications market is in its developmental stage and is
faced with the key challenge of lack of basic infrastructure after the long
civil war that ravaged the country. However, the market continues to be well
regulated, with just two participants catering to an increasing demand for
mobile services. Significant investments are being made in infrastructure
development, with enhancements likely to be witnessed by 2012. In the same
period, a third operator is anticipated to foray into the market and stimulate
the competitive environment. "Angola is a very promising country in various
sectors; the recent introduction of foreign companies and expatriates with high
incomes is accelerating the demand for more sophisticated communication
services," says the analyst of this research. "Simultaneously, the country is
investing in developing its infrastructure." Substantial improvements in
infrastructure and regulation are anticipated by 2012, and the market is likely
to reach its full potential by 2013.

The two existing operators are currently making sizeable investments in
developing the infrastructure and upgrading the network. Such work is set to
conclude satisfactorily by 2012. Angola is working in partnership with Russia to
develop its own satellite, even as digital television is expected to be
available in the country by 2012. Additionally, a third mobile operator is
expected to enter the market by mid-2010. A combination of all these factors
will significantly boost the market prospects.

Workforce Training and Development of Alternative Sources of Energy to Promote
the Market Prospects

Angola has been experiencing double-digit growth since 2002. However, this is
likely to be affected by the global recession, which is decreasing the demand
for the country's main economic driver - commodities. The country was ranked 168
out of the 181 most difficult countries to do business with, by the World Bank.
The market is well regulated and difficult to penetrate, especially for foreign
companies. "Although there continues to be a dearth of basic infrastructure,
companies are making substantial investment in its development," remarks the
analyst. "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.00 billion
loan for the development of roads and other infrastructure." Chinese banks and
private companies are also investing in the country's development, despite the
global economic meltdown. Angola's infrastructure is still at its infancy stage,
as the reconstruction plan started only in 2002. While plenty remains to be
done, investments are high and constant, making the Angolan market attractive to
several companies worldwide.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Research Aim and Objectives

3. Research Scope and Definitions

4. Research Methodology

5. Angola: Mobile Communications Market Overview

6. Industry Challenges and Market Forces

7. Mobile Communications Market in Angola

8. Strategic Recommendations

9. Conclusion

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