Competitive dynamics of telecommunications markets in South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Genna Robb and
Anthea Paelo
No wp-2020-83, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)
Abstract:
Low levels of broadband penetration combined with poor quality of services present a challenge to growth and development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This paper performs a comparative analysis of the competitive dynamics of telecommunications markets in four SADC countries and relates this to outcomes for consumers. From a mobile perspective, a common theme is that while entrants have attracted subscribers, they have struggled to grow revenues and compete effectively due to tariff-mediated network effects and the high cost of building a network.
Keywords: Competition; Fixed and mobile infrastructure; Southern African Development Community; Telecommunication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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