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Economic growth
Mobile communications are a key contributor to economic growth. Industry stakeholders need to work together to lower costs so that everyone has access, and economic benefits are maximised.
Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 5% in 2011, although sharp increases in food and fuel prices may curb this forecast.
Mobile SIM penetration is 107% in South Africa, compared to 26% blended SIM penetration in the rest of our markets. Further penetration of mobile services in our International markets is expected to boost their sustainable rate of economic growth. In addition, the average population in these countries is forecast to grow by an estimated 18 million people over the next five years.
Broadband penetration is only 1% in our International operations and 11% in South Africa. But it is expected to grow rapidly across the entire continent for at least the next five years.
The lack of fixed line infrastructure means there are limited alternatives to mobile for access data services.