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I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA
I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA’S
TELECOMMUNICATION
SECTOR
The average internet penetration in Africa is
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only 39.3%, a low rate beside the world’s
average penetration rate of 58.8%. On top of
this, most African countries are plagued by a
lack of legacy infrastructure and poor
internet connectivity, hampering continued
economic growth and new business in this
region. Of course, this presents numerous
opportunities to discerning entrepreneurial
eyes.
Here are some of the ways you can tap into
these opportunities:
1. Provide digital transmission systems
(including microwave, satellite, and
optic fibre)
2. Provide submarine communication
services
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3. Supervise wired and wireless digital exchanges
4. Billing systems administration
5. Provide data communication networks, including
Primary Rate ISDN and Broadband ISDN services
6. Provide fixed and mobile telephone services
7. Provide fixed satellite services (VSAT)
8. Manufacture, supply, maintain, and lease telecoms
equipment
9. Serve as an investment broker in and for the telecoms
sector
10. Operate as a telecommunications development and
research consultant
11. Manufacture and sell telecoms equipment and
accessories
12. Operate an HR company for the sector
13. Operate a branding and marketing agency specialised
in telecoms marketing and PR
14. Serve as a funding partner, investor or facilitator in
the sector
15. Technology development for the sector
For business consultation, visit
www.olubunmioluwadare.com
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