Unlocking opportunity: With a high mobile penetration rate, 3G promises to be profitableOBGplus
The long-awaited arrival of 3G in Côte d’Ivoire, and the expected subsequent boom in data usage, is a welcome development for local telecoms operators. However, a number of issues will need to be resolved if the operators are to take full advantage of the new service. Specifically, the government issued the first 3G licences in March 2013, with three permits granted to South Africa-based MTN,…