Report Published: "United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Report Q3 2014"
Fast Market Research recommends "United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Report Q3 2014" from Business Monitor International, now available
[USPRwire, Tue Jul 15 2014] Convergence services will drive long-term growth for telecoms service providers in the UAE , given the growing demand for bundled services on the back of extensive next generation broadband access infrastructure and high consumer spending. du's 'Smart Home' services will resonate with consumers, but the operator faces intense competition from incumbent operator Etisalat in the budding convergence services market. Competition between the operators and the device manufacturers has led to greater innovation as the companies look to differentiate their services.
Key data
* The mobile market grew by 4.9% q-o-q in Q114 and 17.1% y-o-y in the 12 months March 2014.
* The fixed-line sector grew by 1.2% q-o-q in Q114 and 5.1% y-o-y in the 12 months to March 2014.
* The fixed broadband sector grew by 3.1% q-o-q in Q114 and 9.4% y-o-y in the 12 months to March 2014.
* Market average mobile ARPU fell by 4.4% Q-o-q and 10.7% y-o-y in Q114.
The UAE remained in fourth position in this quarter's update to BMI's Risk/Reward Ratings (RRR) table with an aggregate score of 57.7, down slightly from 58 in our previous update. The UAE's telecoms market experienced strong subscriptions growth across the three main service sectors in 2013 and Q114, while country's main telecoms service providers also recorded impressive financial results over the same period. Furthermore, a stable political environment and strong private consumption growth helped boost it Country Risk rating. However, the country continues to score poorly in the Industry Risk category owing to strong state influence on the telecoms sector.
Key Developments
Carrier billing for mobile apps will receive strong attention in the Middle East given the convenience it provides for users and the growth potential for operators and app store vendors alike. In June 2014, Etisalat became the first operator in the region to launch carrier billing for Google's Google Play store for its customers...
The United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent industry forecasts on the future strength of United Arab Emirates's ICT market, covering the fixed-line, mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news, including investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled, highlighting their quarterly financial performance, capital expenditure plans and latest contracts.
BMI's United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers, operators, equipment suppliers and vendors, corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in United Arab Emirates.
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