Saudi Arabian Telecom Market, Forecast to 2023
Saudi Arabian Telecom Market, Forecast to 2023
Investments in 5G and Digital Infrastructure Such as SDN/NFV Key to the Changing Market and Customer Requirements
30-Aug-2019
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Description
This research service provides an analysis of the telecommunications market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The stakeholder scope includes mobile network operators (MNOs), fixed line operators, and Internet service providers (ISPs). The study details the key telecom market indicators; market developments in terms of technology, services, competition, and infrastructure; and key regulatory trends and their impact on operators. It provides a snapshot of the KSA’s telecom market from various aspects, including market size, revenue, subscribers, and penetration across overall the telecom market, as well as individual mobile, fixed line, and broadband segments.
The contribution made by prepaid and postpaid segments to the overall mobile services is discussed in detail. The study highlights the key market drivers and restraints that are shaping the KSA’s telecom market, along with an in-depth analysis of the competitive environment in terms of business model evolution, product line, technology leadership, product innovation, revenue growth, profitability, competitive differentiation, and customer service for each of the 3 MNOs focused on in the study: STC, Mobily, and Zain.
The telecom industry is changing rapidly in terms of technological advancements, service delivery, competitive landscape, and telcos’ services expansion in non-traditional telecom services section, such as managed infrastructure services, datacenter/co-location services, and cloud services. The study, however, does not cover these services in detail; it provides qualitative commentary on some of trends and telcos’ plans in for these services.
Additionally, 5G is expected to bring in a new wave of investments, along with opportunities, for telcos. Saudi Arabian telcos are betting big on 5G; some of them have already announced their plans for 5G roll-out. The study provides a view of the 5G roll-out initiatives from Saudi Arabian telcos, as well as telecom infrastructure vendors that telcos are partnering with for such roll-outs. The study concludes by providing 3 top predictions, which Frost & Sullivan believes would have the highest impact on the evolution of the telecom industry in Saudi Arabia.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) in the Saudi Arabian economy?
- Which are the key telecom operators shaping the communication landscape in the region?
- What are the key regulations driving growth?
- What are the industry best practices that telecom operators can capitalize on?
- What are the emerging technologies in the telecom market?
- What are the key trends shaping the telecom market?
- What are the potential growth opportunities in the Saudi Arabian market?
Author: Saurabh Verma
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Table of Contents
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Research Scope
Key Questions this Study will Answer
Economic Outlook
Economic Outlook (continued)
Telecom Market Outlook
Telecom Infrastructure in KSA
Regulatory Framework—Key Trends
Telecom Timeline
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Total Telecom Market—Revenue Forecast
Mobile Revenue Forecast by Operator
Mobile Subscriber Forecast and Penetration Rate
Mobile Subscriber Forecast by Operator
Mobile Subscriber—Prepaid Vs Postpaid
Fixed Line Subscriber Forecast
Fixed Line Revenue Forecast
Broadband Subscriber Forecast and Penetration Rate
Broadband Revenue Forecast
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment (continued)
Competitive Environment (continued)
Telecom Operator’s Business Model Evolution
5G
Competitor Analysis—STC
Competitor Analysis—Mobily
Competitor Analysis—Zain
Industry Best Practices
Industry Best Practices (continued)
Industry Best Practices (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—Investments in 5G
Growth Opportunity 2—Investments in SDN and NFV Technologies
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
List of Exhibits (continued)
The Frost & Sullivan Story
Value Proposition—Future of Your Company & Career
Global Perspective
Industry Convergence
360º Research Perspective
Implementation Excellence
Our Blue Ocean Strategy
Related Research
Popular Topics
Key Feartures
The key industry best practices in terms of compelling value offer, managed services, service quality levels, converged offerings, ICT services offerings, and digitized customer engagement have been explained. The study also explores key growth opportunities that operators can look to invest in and the strategic imperatives they can adopt to accelerate their digital transformation journey. It also throws light on the key predictions for the market, in terms of services diversification and technological advancements.
Key Issues Addressed
- What is the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) in the Saudi Arabian economy?
- Which are the key telecom operators shaping the communication landscape in the region?
- What are the key regulations driving growth?
- What are the industry best practices that telecom operators can capitalize on?
- What are the emerging technologies in the telecom market?
- What are the key trends shaping the telecom market?
- What are the potential growth opportunities in the Saudi Arabian market?
Author: Saurabh Verma
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Podcast | No |
Author | Saurabh Verma |
Industries | Telecom |
WIP Number | PA7B-01-00-00-00 |
Is Prebook | No |
GPS Codes | 99FC-C1,9A62-C1,9A64-C1,9705-C1,9610,9656,9657,9655 |