DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9efe1/nigeria_telecommun) has announced the addition of the "Nigeria Telecommunications Report Q1 2011" report to their offering.
Nigeria Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, telecommunication associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Nigeria's telecommunications industry.
The latest figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) suggest Nigeria's mobile customer base grew 12% in the first nine months of 2010 to reach almost 82mn at the end of September.
This resulted in a mobile penetration rate of 52%, up from more than 47% at the start of 2010. BMI estimates that at the end of 2010 Nigeria had more than 84.5mn mobile customers, equivalent to a penetration rate of 53.4%. Despite having a mobile penetration rate which is more than 50%, BMI believe the sector has a high incidence of multiple SIM ownership and a large number of inactive prepaid users. BMI believe one of the biggest challenges for the sector will be expanding network coverage to underserved areas. Meanwhile, although Nigeria's mobile market still offers considerable scope for growth, BMI predict the introduction of SIM registration, as well as the introduction of number portability in 2011, will result in slower growth.
BMI's newly revised and extended forecast for Nigeria's mobile sector envisages a market with almost 93mn subscribers at the end of 2011, reflecting full-year growth of about 9%. By the end of 2015 BMI expect more than 128mn mobile customers; equivalent to a penetration rate of almost 72%.
Key Topics Covered:
- Executive Summary
- SWOT Analysis
- Business Environment Analysis
- Industry Forecast Scenario
- Market Data Analysis
- Regulatory Environment & Industry Developments
- Competitive Landscape
- Company Monitor
- Company Profiles
- Regional Telecommunications Penetration Overview
- Country Snapshot: Nigeria Demographic Data
- Glossary Of Terms
- Methodology
Companies Mentioned:
- Nitel
- MTN
- Airtel (formerly Zain)
- Globacom
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9efe1/nigeria_telecommun.