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A Country & Industry Analysis—Sri Lanka Telecommunications 2016
A Country & Industry Analysis—Sri Lanka Telecommunications 2016
Robust Growth Potential for Data and Value-added Services along with Individual Mobile Subscriptions
09-Sep-2016
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Description
The Sri Lankan government has attached great emphasis to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovations, with the country greatly improving its ranking on international benchmarks for network readiness, ICT development, and ease of doing business. Around 50% of the people in Sri Lanka are mobile phone users. Although this figure is high compared to most of the developing world, it is low in comparison to mature markets where penetration rates are between 60% - 80%. An important market trend observed is the rising use of mobile data, with most of the usage being prepaid. Highlights of this study are telecommunications industry scenario, growth opportunities, strategic recommendations, and inter-country comparison of telecom indicators.
Table of Contents
Key Findings in Telecommunications Sector
Sri Lanka at a Glance
Sri Lanka—Top Telecommunications Predictions 2016
Research Scope
Sri Lanka—Key Facts
GDP and GDP Growth
Demographic Trends
Average Monthly Household Expenditure on Communication
Important Telecommunications Indicators
Telecommunications Industry Structure
Telecom Policy and Regulations
Company Profiles—Fixed Access Operators
Company Profiles—Mobile Cellular Operators
Total Mobile Subscription vs Unique Mobile Subscription
Rural-Urban Divide and Income Inequality
Fixed Telephone Penetration
Tariff Structures
Major Telecommunications Players—Mobile Market
Fixed Broadband Penetration
Strong Mobile Data Growth with Moderate Smartphone Penetration
Mobile Phone Device Market
Broadband Tariffs
Google Project Loon
Accessing Internet through Feature Phones
2016 Budget Highlights
Challenges Ahead for Mobile Operators
Strategic Recommendations
Comparison of Sri Lankan Telecom Scenario with Regional Peers
Comparison of Sri Lankan Telecom Scenario with Regional Peers (continued)
Sri Lanka Broadband—What Worked and What Did Not
Key Conclusions
All About Mobile for Development
Mobile for Development Projects in Sri Lanka
Legal Disclaimer
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
Implementation Excellence
Our Blue Ocean Strategy
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The Sri Lankan government has attached great emphasis to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ICT innovations, with the country greatly improving its ranking on international benchmarks for network readiness , ICT development, and ease of doing business.
Around 45-50% of people in Sri Lanka own a mobile phone now. Although this is high in comparison to most of the developing world, the figures are low in comparison to mature markets which typically see penetration rates between 60-80%. Higher rural mobile ownership and greater smartphone ownership would be key to raising the penetration rates. An important market trends is the rising use of mobile data, with most of the usage being prepaid. Operators are increasingly designing short-term, flexible tariffs in order to promote usage amongst low-mid income customer segments
This Frost & Sullivan study highlights :
- The current Sri Lankan telecommunication industry scenario , with coverage including mobile-cellular penetration, fixed-telephone penetration, mobile-broadband penetration, tariff structures, 2016 budget highlights for the telecom industry, and industry regulatory envi
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| Author | Sanghamitra Chatterjee |
| Industries | Telecom |
| WIP Number | 9AE5-00-0A-00-00 |
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