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Hong Kong nears 2.38 million 3G subscribers (Hong Kong)

  • September 4th, 2008
  • 11:04 am

Hong Kong’s mobile subscriber base has grown to 10.98 million by the end of June, The base was at 10.93 million in May. Out of the total 5.14 million were prepaid subscribers and 2.91 million used 2.5G or 3G services. The total 3G users of Hong Kong in the month of June were 2.38 million. Whereas 822,189 people subscribed ti the MVNO, which was down from 830,008 in May.

   

France to earn Europe’s highest ARPU of US$ 50.12/month in 2010 (France)

  • August 29th, 2008
  • 1:58 pm

The mobile market is dominated by a triopoly of providers with relatively low MVNO competition. The number of mobile subscribers, in Q2′08, in France rose by 303,300 to 56.034 million at the end of June. The postpaid subscribers added 607,000, while the  prepaid base fell by 303,700. At the end of June, a decline was seen in MVNOs, as their market share went down to 4.67%. 88% of the french population owns a mobile phone now, up from 83.2%. The calling hours rose by 5.2%, to 35.419 billion minutes. The total revenues generated, by the mobile sector were of EUR 5.318 billion during the quarter, up from EUR 5.261 billion a year ago.
Orange France is making efforts in enhancing its profile in the country’s IPTV market, introducing five new free TV channels, as well as a number of additional pay-TV options.

Bouygues posted a 15% rise in first-half sales to $22.93 billion. The telco reported a 5.5% in network revenues and said its mobile subscriber base reached 9.318 million, of which 74.7% were on post-paid contacts.

Tele2 Mobile, French MVNO, reported that it is close to the 500,000 subscriber mark. In Q2′08 Tele2 Mobile posted a turnover of EUR1 billion (USD1.55 billion) and net income of EUR12 million. It is the second largest MVNO in France after Virgin  Mobile, with 465,000 registered subscribers at the end of June.

Mobile Operator                               Subscribers
* Bouygues Télécom                          9.318 million
* SFR (Vivendi and Vodafone)             18.8  million
* Orange (France Telecom)                 24.226million

Mobile Virtual Network Operators

* Darty                                               * A Mobile (Auchan Telecom)
* Télé2 mobile (Tele2)                           * Carrefour mobile (Carrefour)
* Ten                                                  * Breizh mobile
* NRJ mobile                                        * M6 mobile
* Débitel                                             * Universal Music Mobile
* Virgin mobile                                     * TF1 mobile
* Neuf mobile

Notable highlights of the France Mobile Forecast include:

  • Although it is still relatively low compared to other European countries, the wireless penetration level in France is increasing. The wireless penetration levels will reach 96% in 2010. Its is forecasted that total subscribers in France will increase from 57.4 million to 60.3 million between 2008 and 2010.
  • Market shares (by subscribers) of major operators will remain roughly the same over the next several years in France. In 2010, the largest operator will continue to be Orange with a forecasted 43.5% of total subscribers, followed by SFR (Vodafone) with 32.6% and Bouygues with 16.9%.
  • In 2010, SFR will be enjoying the largest EBITDA margin in France at 38.1%. On the other hand, Bouygues will have the lowest EBITDA margin at 28.4%.
  • The operator with the highest ARPU in 2010 will be SFR at US$ 58.48 per month while Orange will receive the lowest ARPU of US$ 48.30 per month. The average ARPU in the country of US$ 50.12 per month in 2010 will be one of the highest in Europe.

   

DoT gives Virgin Mobile a clean chit, says not a MVNO (India)

  • August 27th, 2008
  • 7:54 am

Virgin Mobile, for the second time has recieved a clean chit, saying it’s services which aren’t that of a MNVO, by the Department of Telecom (DoT), after keeping a track on it’s operations in India for last couple of months.

At beginning of 2008, both the DoT and regulator TRAI studied the Virgin’s working model minutely and endorsed the company’s claims of it being only a franchisee of Tata Teleservices.

The following clearance was based on the study of Virgin Mobile’s advertisements, SIM card, tariffs and services.

Whereas, the GSM operators of the country led by The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) alleged that the telco was offering full-range mobile services like a licence holder in violation of existing regulations and also said that its services in India are similar to those offered by Virgin as an MVNO in other countries like the UK and Australia.

The Tatas added that since there was no selling of bulk airtime, so the partnership cannot be classified as an MVNO. The DoT in an internal note dated August 21 has said that an MVNO would involve purchase of minutes from facility-based mobile network, freedom to prescribe tariff, customer ownership and separate licence, but the Tata-Virgin joint venture did not involve any of these factors.
   

Mobile Subscribers base will reach a mark of 55.3 million in 2010 (Spain)

  • August 27th, 2008
  • 5:23 am

One of the largest markets in Europe, Spain supporting the population of more than 44 million. Cut throat competition among the major operators has helped coercing down the cost of services. First MVNOs were instigated which promise too intensify competition further. A great change is also seen with the launch of services from Xfera.

Telefonica Moviles, Vodafone, Orange, and Xfera operators serving the Mobile market of Spain.

Notable highlights of Spain Mobile Forecast include:

  • The wireless market in Spain will be expanding over the next several years. The total subscriber base will increase from 50.2 million in 2007 to our forecasted 55.3 million in 2010. The wireless penetration level will rise from 111.8% in 2007 to 116.9% in 2010 (virtually unchanged from out previous forecast).
  • A relative stability in market shares will be seen for the major operators. It is  projected that the  market shares of 41.4%, 34.3%, 15.4%, and 9.3% respectively for Telefonica, Vodafone, Orange, and Xfera.

O2 is expected to generate the highest ARPU of $ 32.99 by 2010 (Germany)

  • August 26th, 2008
  • 2:23 pm

German Mobile market shows strong growth with which the country’s mobile penetration rate is rapidly catching up with the EU average. Two out of the four operators is dominating the market. But there is increasingly lively activity from MVNOs and resellers which has triggered competition and placed pressure on tariffs, resulting in lower ARPU. Regulatory pressure on termination tariffs has also bolstered operators to step-up their development of data applications to improve profit margins.

Operators covered for Germany include: T-Mobile, D2 (Vodafone), E-Plus, O2.

Notable highlights of Germany Mobile Forecast include:

  • The number of total subscribers in Germany will increase from 97.2 million to 105.2 million between 2007 and 2010. The wireless penetration level will continue to increase.
  • T-Mobile’s market share will continue to decline from its current level to reach 35.9% in 2010 while E-Plus and O2 will continue to see some increase in their market share figures.
  • In 2010, O2 will generate the highest ARPU of US$ 32.99 (previously US$ 32.78 per month) while T-Mobile will generate the lowest ARPU of US$ 24.22 (previously US $24.06) per month.
  • T-Mobile, E-Plus, and O2 will see an increase in margins at 38.5%, 38.3%, and 27.2% in 2010; while and D2 (Vodafone) will see some declines in EBITDA margins over the forecast period, coming in at 41.2% in 2010.

People Telecom announced to sign a three-year agreement with Vodafone Australia (Australia)

  • August 25th, 2008
  • 8:43 am

Australia based People Telecom has announced of it’s reselling of the mobile network services to from mobile carrier Vodafone.
People Telecom has signed a three-year agreement with Vodafone Australia for the supply of mobile voice and data services to become a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
“We have been successfully providing Blackberry services in collaboration with Vodafone for the past two years and we have seen significant customer demand for an expanded range of products delivered on the Vodafone network,” Stanton said.
The agreement will also allow People Telecom to broker its own wholesale agreements for Vodafone mobile services direct to ISPs and local “tier-three” carriers.
According to Vodafone Australia CMO John Casey the terms of the agreement will allow People Telecom to deliver more value to personal and business subscribers.

   

TMN will continue to be more profitable than Telecel Vodafone (Portugal)

  • August 20th, 2008
  • 2:04 pm

TMN, Telecel Vodafone and Optimus is serving Portugal’s mobile market. Mobile penetration is above the EU average. Growth is driven by the popularity of using multiple SIMs. MVNO market is undeveloped, partly though network operators having their own low-cost schemes. However, further competition in this sector is expected. TMN continues to enjoy higher profitability than Vodafone.

Notable highlights of  Portugal Mobile Forecast include:

  • The wireless market in Portugal will be growing somewhat slowly compared to many other European countries.  Number of total subscribers will increase from our projected 14.7 million in 2008 to a forecasted 15.1 million in 2010. In 2010, the wireless penetration level in the country will reach 139.8%.
  • Market shares (by subscribers) of the two largest operators will remain roughly the same over the next few years in Portugal. TMN, Telecel Vodafone and Optimus will continue to have approximately 44%, 35% and 20% of total subscribers respectively over the next three years.
  • TMN will continue to be more profitable than Telecel Vodafone, and we forecast that its EBITDA margin will be 43.2% in 2010. On the other hand, the EBITDA margin of Telecel Vodafone will continue to remain low at 35%.

Turkey to licence MVNOs in next to no time

  • August 18th, 2008
  • 6:16 am

According to a media report, Telecommunications Board Chairman Tayfun Acarer has said that Turkey is likely to award licences to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) before November. There are about 10 companies who have shown their interests in the licenses revealed Acarer. The number portability will come into effect in Turkey on 9 November, while Turk Telekom’s monopoly on short distance fixed lined services would be opened to competition within the next six months, Acarer added.

Proximus to lose it’s market share to Base - 2008-2010 forecast (Belgium)

  • August 14th, 2008
  • 8:16 am

Belgium’s mobile market has three main operators Proximus, Mobistar and Base and around 7 MVNOs. The incumbent’s Proximus unit controls just less than half of the market, and remains the only operator to have launched 3G services. The mobile market has room to grow both in terms of penetration and technology.
Notable highlights of the Belgium Mobile Forecast include:

  • The wireless penetration level of Belgium is gradually increasing, and it will reach 106,4% in 2010. The number of total subscribers will increase from the projected 10.78 million in 2008 to 10.53 million in 2010.
  • A significant drop in the market share for Proximus is forecasted. It’s current projected mobile market share (by subscribers) of 42.5% will drop to 41.2% in 2010. It is believed that most of the drop in market share will be taken up by Base.
  • Based on Q1.08 data, the ARPU forecasts are reversing. According to the forecast, Proximus and Mobistar will continue to receive similar ARPUs over the next three years. It will be US$46.43 per month for Proximus and US$47.72 per month for Mobistar in 2010.
  • Proximus will continue to enjoy the highest EBITDA margins in the Belgium operator space in 2010 at 47.3%.

   

TRC brings out MVNO regs (Jordan)

  • August 12th, 2008
  • 12:33 pm

Jordanian regulator the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has announced its decision on the provisioning of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services. Company wishing to act as an MVNO requires an Individual Licence. In accordance with the national numbering plan,  TRC will allocate unique blocks of 10,000 numbers to MVNOs. 10% of operating revenues will be required to pay by MVNOs to the TRC, annually in arrears.