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I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA

3. Supervise wired and wireless digital exchanges
I SEE MONEY IN AFRICA’S 4. Billing systems administration
5. Provide data communication networks, including
TELECOMMUNICATION Primary Rate ISDN and Broadband ISDN services

SECTOR 6. Provide fixed and mobile telephone services
7. Provide fixed satellite services (VSAT)
8. Manufacture, supply, maintain, and lease telecoms

equipment
The average internet penetration in Africa is 9. Serve as an investment broker in and for the telecoms
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only 39.3%, a low rate beside the world’s sector
average penetration rate of 58.8%. On top of 10. Operate as a telecommunications development and
this, most African countries are plagued by a research consultant
lack of legacy infrastructure and poor 11. Manufacture and sell telecoms equipment and
internet connectivity, hampering continued accessories
economic growth and new business in this 12. Operate an HR company for the sector
region. Of course, this presents numerous 13. Operate a branding and marketing agency specialised

opportunities to discerning entrepreneurial in telecoms marketing and PR
14. Serve as a funding partner, investor or facilitator in
eyes.
the sector

Here are some of the ways you can tap into 15. Technology development for the sector
these opportunities:

1. Provide digital transmission systems
(including microwave, satellite, and
For business consultation, visit
optic fibre)
www.olubunmioluwadare.com
2. Provide submarine communication

services

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