TELECOMS INSIGHTS | 24 JUNE 2019 Mobile Network Operators are increasingly shedding ownership of infrastructure Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Mobile Network Operators are increasingly shedding ownership of infrastructure Premeshin Naidoo Regional Head Sector: Global Clients SHARE Premeshin Naidoo reviews mobile network operators and infrastructure in Africa. In this instalment of the 2019 Absa Insights Series Premeshin Naidoo, Regional Head Sector: Global Clients, Absa CIB leads a panel discussion with Bora Varliyagci, Chief Executive of Digitalthings and Juanita Clark, Chief Executive, FTTX Council Africa that reviews why mobile network operators increasingly don’t own infrastructure. Video highlights: Telco operators and mobile network operators have evolved into communication service providers, which talks to the developing nature of these businesses. These are no longer capital-intensive infrastructure-type businesses, but rather services-focused businesses. M&A activity reveals how reliant wireless communication has become on infrastructure and vice versa. This has led to the rise of turn-key infrastructure providers and digitally-led services businesses. Premeshin NaidooRegional Head Sector: Global Clients https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles TELECOMS INSIGHTS How technology is weaving African markets into the global fabric Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB believes that technological integration is key to allowing the world to access Africa’s trading market – helping to break down barriers to entry and unlock important investment opportunities. Read more TELECOMS INSIGHTS Driving a Sustainable Digital Revolution For Africa’s tomorrow Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is embracing digital transformation as a pathway to inclusive growth and prosperity. Read more TELECOMS INSIGHTS The quiet technology revolution in South African trading Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking believes that South Africa is the most exciting emerging market for electronic trading right now – as he explains the vital connection between the right tech and international investment. Read more
