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Sector Analysis
UAE: Operator Investments in Fiber, 4G and 5G Technologies to Support Data Revenue Growth
The telecommunications market in the UAE will grow at a CAGR of 3.7% over 2016-2021, driven by the growth in the fixed and mobile data segments. Mobile data and fixed broadband revenue will grow, owing to the increasing adoption of 4G networks and fiber-optic technology. Fixed VoIP will be the fastest-growing segment aided by the growing adoption of triple-play services. Operators should focus on further diversifying their service portfolios by offering multiplay services to the residential segment and targeting M2M/IoT...
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Sector Analysis
Turkey: Demand for Data, Operator Investments in 4G and Fixed Infrastructure to Drive Future Revenue Growth
In 2016, Turkey will be one of the largest markets in the AME region. Going forward, the growth in the telecom market is expected to be driven by increasing adoption of fixed and mobile broadband services, backed by operators’ investments in 4G and fiber expansion. IoT/M2M and HD video streaming to provide new revenue streams.
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Sector Analysis
Bolivia: Strong Investments in 4G and Fiber to Foster Data Services and Overall Revenue Growth
Although the telecom services market in Bolivia is one of the smallest in Latin America in 2016, it is one of the fastest-growing markets in the region with a projected CAGR of 4.5% from 2016 to 2021. Growth will be driven mainly by the mobile data, fixed broadband and pay-TV segments, with voice services declining under pressure from mobile OTT messaging apps such as WhatsApp. In the mobile data segment, growth will be driven by the increasing number of smartphone...
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Sector Analysis
Qatar: Increasing Demand For Fixed and Mobile Broadband as Operators Continue to Invest
Qatar will be the second-fastest growing telecom services market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in 2016. Pyramid Research estimates the telecom service revenue to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2016-2021, primarily driven by growth in data revenue. Fixed VoIP will be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 15.7% over the 2016-2021 period, owing to continuous expansion of fiber networks.
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Sector Analysis
Tanzania: The Launch of 4G and the Expansion of Fixed Networks to Push the Market
With an estimated telecom service revenue of $1.4bn in 2016, Tanzania’s market will be slightly smaller than some of its peers in the region, including Kenya ($2.3bn), the DRC (1.9bn) and Sudan ($1.7bn). However, we expect telecom service revenue to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2016-2021, to reach $1.9bn by year-end 2021. Operators are continuously investing in upgrading their network infrastructure, including the expansion of 4G services and rollout of fiber network across the country.
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Analyst Opinions
Telecom Industry: Big Data Analytics Adoption / Usage Trends 2016–2018
Pyramid Research’s Big Data Analytics Adoption / Usage Trends 2016–2018 report examines the overall spend on BDA, market opportunities influencing communication service providers to invest in BDA, the best practices for maximizing BDA opportunities and the critical aspects to maintain strong BDA vendor relationship within the organization. Additionally, the report provides information about the spending pattern of BDA budget and indicates challenges which are expected to inhibit the adoption of BDA within the organizations.
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Thematic Analysis
Voice - The next computing platform - Global Thematic Research
Many of us will be talking increasingly to machines. Products such as smartphones, in-car infotainment systems, biometric ID systems, home speakers, games consoles, televisions, doors, fridges and industrial machines are already, or will soon become, “conversational”. Speech recognition technology is currently about 90% accurate. In order for voice-activated products to go mainstream, speech recognition needs to reach 99% accuracy. This may take until 2030. But, in the meantime, investors need now to factor voice-driven AI into their thinking and into...
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Sector Analysis
Panama: 4G Network Expansion and Government’s National Broadband Plan to Drive Data Revenue Growth
In 2016, Panama was the third largest telecom services market in Central America, behind Guatemala and Costa Rica, with estimated revenue of $1.3bn or 2.4% of GDP. This represents a 2.4% increase relative to 2015, mainly driven by fixed broadband, pay-TV and mobile data segments.
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Thematic Analysis
China Tech presentation 8 Feb 2017 - Global Thematic Research
China’s government is intent on upgrading its manufacturing sector and leading the world in a range of advanced technologies. Implicit in its “Made in China 2025” 10-year plan is the notion that China will displace the US as the world’s dominant technological power. The 10 year plan has specifically targeted high tech industries and given China’s national champions government backing and funding to develop their tech businesses. Many of China’s tech leaders – whether Tsinghua Unigroup in chips or Huawei...
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Thematic Analysis
Chinese Tech - Global Thematic Research
China’s government is intent on upgrading its manufacturing sector and leading the world in a range of advanced technologies. Implicit in its “Made in China 2025” 10-year plan is the notion that China will displace the US as the world’s dominant technological power. The US is likely to remain a leader in all major advanced technologies over the next decade, with Baidu the only Chinese player equipped to challenge the US’s lead in next generation technologies such as AI. There...