Abstract
This annual report offers a wealth of information on the regulatory background and fixed-line markets in the Middle East.
Subjects covered include:
- Fixed line statistics and trends;
- National telecom networks and infrastructure;
- International submarine cables;
- Infrastructure developments;
- Brief overviews of all major Middle Eastern fixed-line telecom operators.
Table of Contents
1. Telecommunications Overview
- 1.1 Market overview
- 1.2 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.2.1 National networks
- 1.2.2 New developments
- 1.2.3 International submarine cable networks
2. Bahrain
- 2.1 Overview of Bahrain' s telecom market
- 2.2 Fixed network operators in Bahrain
- 2.2.1 Bahrain telecommunications company (Batelco)
- 2.2.2 Alternative operators
- 2.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.3.1 National telecom network
- 2.3.2 International infrastructure
- 2.4 Wholesaling
- 2.4.1 Overview
3. Egypt
- 3.1 Overview of Egypt' s telecom market
- 3.2 Fixed network operators in Egypt
- 3.2.1 Telecom Egypt
- 3.2.2 Orascom Telecom
- 3.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.3.1 National telecom network
- 3.3.2 International infrastructure
- 3.4 Fixed voice market
- 3.4.1 National and international call traffic
4. Iran
- 4.1 Overview of Iran' s telecom market
- 4.2 Fixed network operator in Iran
- 4.2.1 Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI)
- 4.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.3.1 National telecom network
- 4.3.2 International infrastructure
5. Iraq
- 5.1 Overview of Iraq' s telecom market
- 5.2 Fixed network operators in Iraq
- 5.2.1 Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company (ITPC)
- 5.2.2 Wireless Local Loop operators
- 5.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.3.1 National telephone network
- 5.3.2 International infrastructure
6. Israel
- 6.1 Overview of Israel' s telecom market
- 6.1.1 Market analysis - 2008
- 6.2 Fixed network operators in Israel
- 6.2.1 Overview of operators
- 6.2.2 Bezeq
- 6.2.3 Bezeq International
- 6.2.4 HOT Cable Systems Media
- 6.2.5 NetVision 013 Barak
- 6.2.6 012 Smile.Communications (Internet Gold Golden Lines) / Eurocom
- 6.2.7 Xfone 018
- 6.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.3.1 National telecom network
- 6.3.2 International infrastructure
- 6.3.3 Infrastructure developments
- 6.4 Wholesaling
- 6.4.1 Overview
7. Jordan
- 7.1 Overview of Jordan' s telecom market
- 7.2 Fixed network operators in Jordan
- 7.2.1 Jordan Telecom Group
- 7.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.3.1 National telecom network
- 7.3.2 International infrastructure
- 7.4 Wholesaling
- 7.4.1 Access
- 7.4.2 JTG' s pricing structure
8. Kuwait
- 8.1 Overview of Kuwait' s telecom market
- 8.2 Fixed network operator in Kuwait
- 8.2.1 Ministry of Communications
- 8.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 8.3.1 National telecom network
- 8.3.2 International infrastructure
9. Lebanon
- 9.1 Overview of Lebanon' s telecom market
- 9.1.1 InvestCom
- 9.1.2 Saudi Oger / Oger Telecom
- 9.2 Fixed network operator in Lebanon
- 9.2.1 Ogero Telecom
- 9.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 9.3.1 National telecom network
- 9.3.2 International infrastructure
10. Oman
- 10.1 Overview of Oman' s telecom market
- 10.2 Fixed network operator in Oman
- 10.2.1 Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel)
- 10.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 10.3.1 National telecom network
- 10.3.2 International infrastructure
11. Qatar
- 11.1 Overview of Qatar' s telecom market
- 11.2 Fixed network operator in Qatar
- 11.2.1 Qtel
- 11.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 11.3.1 National telecom network
- 11.3.2 International infrastructure
12. Saudi Arabia
- 12.1 Overview of Saudi Arabia' s telecom market
- 12.2 Fixed network operators in Saudi Arabia
- 12.2.1 Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
- 12.2.2 ITC
- 12.2.3 Bayanat Al-Oula
- 12.2.4 Saudi Oger/Oger Telecom
- 12.2.5 Hits Telecom
- 12.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 12.3.1 National telecom network
- 12.3.2 International infrastructure
13. Syria
- 13.1 Overview of Syria' s telecom market
- 13.2 Fixed network operator in Syria
- 13.2.1 Syrian Telecommunication Establishment (STE)
- 13.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 13.3.1 National telecom network
- 13.3.2 International infrastructure
14. Turkey
- 14.1 Overview of Turkey' s telecom market
- 14.2 Fixed network operators in Turkey
- 14.2.1 Turk Telekom
- 14.2.2 Turksat
- 14.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 14.3.1 National telecom network
- 14.3.2 International infrastructure
15. United Arab Emirates
- 15.1 Overview of UAE' s telecom market
- 15.1.1 Market analysis - 2008
- 15.2 Telecom operators in UAE
- 15.2.1 Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat)
- 15.2.2 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company/du
- 15.2.3 TECOM Investments/Dubai Holding/Emirates International Telecommunications (EIT)
- 15.2.4 UAE investment companies owning telcos outside the UAE
- 15.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 15.3.1 National telecom networks
- 15.3.2 Infrastructure developments
- 15.3.3 International infrastructure
16. Yemen
- 16.1 Overview of Yemen' s telecom market
- 16.2 Fixed network operators in Yemen
- 16.2.1 TeleYemen/Yemen International Telecommunication Company
- 16.2.2 Public Telecommunications Corporation (PTC)
- 16.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 16.3.1 National telecom network
- 16.3.2 International infrastructure
















