Telecommunications market of AngolaPhone Cards, Calling Cards |
| Angola is the second-largest producer of oil in sub-Saharan Africa, and the recent rise of oil prices may push GDP growth as high as 26% in 2006. With peace restored in 2002 after decades of civil war, foreign investment has multiplied. However, Angola Telecom’s fixed-line network still serves less than 1% of the population. The licensing of four new fixed-wireless operators in 2002 has introduced competition to this sector, using Third Generation (3G) wireless technologies and WiMAX to provide advanced services. Mobile market penetration is also still relatively low at around 14%, despite rapid growth since the introduction of competition in 2001. A third mobile licence is expected in 2006. |
| Angola Phone Cards |