Telecoms & ICT

Holding a quarter of Mongolia’s telecom market and the largest CDMA 3G network in the country, Skytel Group is one of the industry’s leaders and going to great lengths to get Mongolians connected. In an interview with World Report, CEO D Bolor discusses the country’s rapidly expanding ICT sector, Skytel’s emphasis on rolling out new technology, its heightened customer service, ingrained CSR ethos, and the company’s mission to deliver smart products and services to every corner of the country.

This telecommunication company is modernizing the industry for the Caribbean Island

The state-of-the-art telecommunications network being set up in Kurdistan by Newroz Telecom is enabling creative, responsive ICT services and solutions by deploying more reliable, far-reaching infrastructure and leveraging the latest technological developments

When Colombia Business School was looking for a successful, cutting-edge, high-tech African company to feature in a case study for its MBA hopefuls, it chose Nigeria's Computer Warehouse Group (CWG)

Oman's Information Technology Authority is working to bridge the digital divide within the country

With a successful track record spanning more than 40 years, the pioneering telecommunications supplier has been named number one six years in a row

Mexican son of world's richest man bets on IT software as means to take a "huge leap forward" in Mexico

Korek Telecom is the fastest growing mobile network operator in Iraq, and its service covers the whole country. It has a market share of more than 70% in Kurdistan and a countrywide market share of 13-14%

Asiacell was the first cell phone company to cover the country's 18 provinces. It now reaches 96% of the population

With all the development taking place in Equatorial Guinea, its people are entering an age of enlightenment

Suriname is encouraging Caribbean governments to adopt further development of ICT as a priority and achieve regional and global connectivity by 2015

Algeria is set to catch up by granting 3G licences to its three mobile operators in a move that will boost competition and benefit the consumer

Emphasising broadband, the Omani telecommunications firm goes the extra mile for its loyal customer base

Despite holding a monopolistic position, ethio telecom maintains a competitive attitude and implements strategies and standards to welcome new investors in Ethiopia with high levels of infrastructure and services. Jean-Michel Latute, CEO of ethio telecom, shares with us the rebranding campaign of a modern telecom company

The NCA has set new telecoms connection rates for 2012-2014

Nawras hit the ground running in 2005 when it began operating as Oman’s second mobile operator. CEO Ross Cormack discusses the company’s growth over the past years and the potential it has to continue expanding in this dynamic market

Roberto Peón, CEO of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), discusses the company’s diversification strategy, its customer-centric approach and its innovative tactics to corner the market

Augusto Baltazar de Almeida, General Director of INATEL, is the man behind the unification of Angola´s information and communication technology systems. He describes to Globus Vision his task of creating a secure, integrated network within Angola, to provide ICT services for all government departments

Mr. Salman Albadran, CEO of VIVA Telecom, discusses the future of telecommunications in Kuwait

Dr. Hamed Salim Al Rawahi, Chief Executive of Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, discusses how high-speed broadband and increased connectivity will help his country’s economy

As part of her election manifesto, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promised to make Bangladesh a middle-income country, particularly influential in the ICT sector, by 2021

TCC gives business leaders the facts they need to make decisions

Tough competition and improving infrastructure suggest a bright future for   mobile communications in The Gambia

From cellular phones to cellular Internet access,   Unitel is improving communications for millions

Companies today face increasing demands for corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, especially in developing countries

The Botswana Telecommunications Authority’s push for a more developed ICT sector opens doors for private-sector participation. Over the past 15 years, the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) has been behind the supervision and regulation of Botswana’s national and international telecommunications services, ensuring a level playing field and fair competition for the country’s operators.

Movicel’s full range of telecom services is increasingly becoming available nationwide

Competition in telecoms is bringing greater growth opportunities

Major upgrades to Angola’s postal system are designed to expand service coverage nationwide by 2012

Five main areas have been highlighted as priorities for increasing the availability and numbers of skilled professionals

Strategically located between the United States and South America, the Dominican Republic is a natural hub not only for regional trade, but also for the technology which runs our globalized world. And the country is proud of its status as one of the Latin American leaders in IT and telecommunications

The world’s 19th largest country by land area yet one of its most sparsely populated, connecting Mongolia’s population – particularly its rural and nomadic communities – to the world of ICT is no mean feat.

Mobile telecom services have grown rapidly in recent years, while IT access and use still needs greater promotion

Nigeria has long been an entertainment powerhouse, exporting its music and cinema around the world

Working with the government, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's top priorities lie in broadband penetration and market competition

Dr. Amer Awadh Al Rawas, CEO of Omantel, discusses the Oman telecoms sector, and his strategies for maintaining and improving his company’s position

Iraqi mobile operator Korek Telecom has joined forces with some of the biggest names in the industry and is keen to capitalize on 3G connectivity

Not long after the turn of the millennium, the studio lights came on, the screens glowed and somebody said "action", as the first home-spun TV channel in Kurdistan went live. And this was no mean feat, as the country had just escaped from the locked-solid grip of dictatorship

Getesa is in charge of developing national and international communications, and marketing value-added services. A joint venture between the government and France Telecom, who market their products as Orange, GETESA is recognised as symbol of the country's progress as it is the leading force driving innovation and modernization of the telecoms industry

TPA produces and broadcasts relevant programming for Angolans both at home and living abroad

United World meets with Rosario Sang, President of Cámara TIC, the Dominican Chamber of ICT, to discuss the current situation of information and communication technologies in the island nation

John Ugbe, Managing Director of Multichoice Nigeria, shares with Upper Reach his vision for the Nigerian branch of this pioneering multinational television services company; from shareholder relationships to CSR initiatives to providing local content, Multichoice is a solid part of Nigeria’s growth

Creative industries are taking a main role in the reduction of Colombia’s unemployment rate

Advanced telecommunications systems allow the people of Ghana to stay connected, and so play a major role in the country's development

Advancing Indonesia's telecoms is central to the success of the government's push to develop soft infrastructure under its MP3EI master plan for economic development

MACROKIOSK's mobile services offer clients access to nearly a billion billable mobile subscribers

For South Africa, ICT has pushed progress ahead rapidly in the past two decades, helping to level the playing field between urban and rural areas and enabling the country to better compete at a global level.

Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Angola (ITEL) is tasked with training future telecommunications workers. General Director Americo Antonio dos Santos describes the value of its work, and the importance of attracting German investment to the telecoms sector

Dr. Salim Al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Authority (ITA), discusses Oman’s success at bridging the digital divide within the country

Ukraine's historical scientific prominence feeds its future potential

Using the latest and best technology, Citycell is growing by delivering quality services to the nation’s young population

Information and communications technology (ICT) has grown significantly in Tanzania over the course of the past decade, as telecommunications have penetrated nearly every corner of Tanzania’s economy.

From cellular phones to cellular Internet access,   Unitel is improving communications for millions

Heavy investment by the eight-year old cellular phone company means modernization and improved services for all its clients

Suriname is strategically located, and therefore, provides a lot of opportunities. Suriname is part of the regional integration process in the Caribbean. It is a member of CARICOM, CARIFORUM and the Association of Caribbean States, and maintains close relations with South America.

Angola’s telecommunications market has grown, been modernised and extended around the country in the past decade, all at a rapid pace

Türk Telekom Group is very well positioned to sustain its momentum and continue to build on its recent growth in 2011

Freed of operating the network, Angola Telecom will focus on improving services

Customers are set to receive a boost in service quality with the restructuring of Angola’s principal telecommunications company

Malaysia’s ARI focuses its research on an area in which both individuals and corporations are at risk