Based on data up to 3Q 2023
This report provides an in-depth look at the core telecom services offered by operators in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It covers key topics such as 5G advancements, value-added services (VAS), IoT, pay TV, and business services provided by operators. These topics are explored further in our other research initiatives.
Additionally, the report includes data related to equipment revenue. Our forecasts are based on insights from regional market experts, drawn from both our specialized research teams and consulting division, as well as external industry interviews
Report Coverage
Connections
- Mobile:
- Handset, mobile broadband, IoT
- Prepaid and contract services
- 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G networks
- Smartphones and non-smartphones
- Fixed:
- Voice and broadband services
- Narrowband voice, VoIP (Voice over Broadband)
- DSL, FTTP/B, cable broadband, FWA, 5G, and other technologies
- Pay TV
Traffic
- Outgoing voice minutes, MoU (Minutes of Use)
- Mobile data traffic
Revenue / ARPU / ASPU
- Mobile:
- Service revenue (retail and wholesale)
- Handset, mobile broadband, IoT
- Handset voice, messaging, data
- Prepaid and contract services
- 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
- Fixed:
- Service revenue (retail and wholesale)
- Voice, broadband, and dedicated connections
- DSL, FTTP/B, cable broadband, FWA, 5G, and other services
- ICT Services
- Pay TV
- Value-added Services
Definitions:
- Mobile data includes USB modems and mid-to-large-screen devices but excludes handset-based data.
- IoT connections and revenue figures pertain to mobile services only.
Service revenue includes both retail and wholesale revenue
