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TECHNOLOGICAL REPORT BY MUDIT VIJAY DUDHORIA ! YOUNG ATTITUDE INC : MUDITVIJAY@GMAIL.COM

Statistics on Ghana
Access to communication technologies per 1000 people

Mobile subscribers: 63 Internet Users: 5.4 Personal computers 1.1

World Bank, Development Indicators 2009; ICT at a Glance 2008 * This has increased since then

Ghana - Internet and Broadband Market - Overview and Statistics

Ghana was among the first countries in Africa connected to the Internet and to introduce ADSL broadband services. The sector is highly competitive with more than 140 licensed ISPs, although the bulk of the market is in the hands of only a few. Until recently, internet user penetration was below 10% of the population, mainly due to the poor condition of the national fixed-line network and the high cost of connectivity. However, developments are now speeding up following the introduction of wireless and 3G mobile and wireless broadband technologies such as HSPA, WiMAX and iBurst, and the arrival of three new international fibre links between 2010 and 2012 which has ended the monopolistic pricing of international bandwidth. The re-privatised national carrier, Ghana Telecom has begun to be more effective in driving the broadband market by expanding its retail as well as wholesale offerings under the new Vodafone banner.

Key developments:
The country is now served by four international submarine fibre optic cables, which is bringing down prices for broadband internet access.

Companies covering major market !

Vodafone (Ghana Telecom); Expresso Telecom; Globacom; Network Computer Systems (NCS); InternetGhana; Africa Online; BusyInternet; Linkserve; IDN; Infinite Stream Ghana; Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG); Cactel Communications; Main One; O3b Networks; VoltaCom; Internet Solutions; Phase3 Telecom.
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Ghana - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts

Synopsis
Since launching the first cellular mobile network in sub-Saharan Africa in 1992, Ghana has become one of the continents most vibrant mobile markets with now six competing operators, including regional heavyweights such as MTN, Vodafone, Bharti Airtel (formerly Zain) and Millicom (Tigo). The entry of Nigerias Globacom as the sixth player in 2012 has delivered another boost to the sector. Subscriber growth, however, has come at the expense of the average revenue per user (ARPU) which has fallen below US$5 per month for some of the operators. While the voice market is approaching saturation at more than 90% penetration in mid-2012, enormous potential in both subscriber and ARPU terms exists for 3G mobile broadband services which already represent the vast majority of Internet connections in the country.

Key developments:
Sixth mobile network launched; 3G mobile broadband services represent majority of Internet connections.

Companies covering major market :

MTN Ghana; Vodafone (Ghana Telecom; OneTouch); Millicom Ghana (Tigo); Expresso Telecom (Sudatel, Kasapa); Globacom (Glo Mobile); Bharti Airtel (Zain/Celtel, Westel); Thuraya. ALSO IF WE CAN CATER GHANA WE WILL BE ABLE TO APPROACH THESE LEVELS
TOO OF THE COUNTRIES AROUND WITH THESE POTENTIALS :

GDP growth between 4 and 8% per year 150 million potential customers in five countries More than 100% annual subscriber growth More than 1000% growth potential over the coming years Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Telco privatisations Management contracts Market liberalisation New operator licences FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE! THESE COUNTRIES Eritrea Ethiopia Djibouti DR Congo Burundi
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THESE ARE SOME CALCULATED FIGURES OF GHANA ICT PENETRATION : CONTENTS

Ghana 16+ with mobile phone Ghana Urban 16+ with mobile phone Ghana Rural 16+ with mobile phone monthly average mobile expenditure in US$ Share of Prepaid users ( EMONEY CAN BE DONE) Ghana Urban 16+ with mobile phone Untapped Market in million US$ based on WTP of none-users Ghana 16+ that use the Internet Ghana 16+ that have an email address Ghana 16+ that use public phones Average monthly fixed-line expenditure in US$ Households with fixed-line Households with computer at home Households with Internet at home

Penetrationlevels
59.8% 74.7% 48.2% 10.44 99.83% 74.7% 38.4 5.6% 5.2% 6% 12.71 2.6% 5.1% 0.3%

2011 prepaid mobile price analysis

Ghana has a competitive telecommunications market i. It has five mobile operators: Vodafone Ghana, Expresso Telecom Ghana, Tigo Ghana, MTN Ghana (the dominant), and Airtel Ghana. Six products were analysed. Airtel Ghana, the cheapest operator in the country, slightly reduced its tariffs between January 2011 and February 2011 with the reduction of the off off peak on net prices. MTN Ghana, the dominant operator, after reducing the Talk-a-lot on net price between March 2011 and April 2011, increased again the same prices in July 2011. However, one month later, in August 2011, tariffs dropped again with the introduction of My Zone. Finally, between November 2011 and December 2011 it introduced a flat rate for the Talk-a-lot reducing the off-net prices and bringing them to the same level with net prices. Tigo Ghana dropped the prices between October 2011 and November 2011 when it launched a flat pre-paid tariff. Vodafone Ghana is the most expensive operator in the country and it did not change its tariff plan throughout the year.

Fixed-Line Telephones Are Still Relevant STEPRI

Fixedline telephones in Ghana need strong and innovative policy interventions to revamp the sector. The government is allowingthe interventions should explore ways of increasing investment in the subsector to expand the coverage, and improve the quality of the infrastructure.

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Looking at Various Opportunities and going through many reports and articles I Conclude :

Wireless Solutions
Internet Connectivity Wireless Setup and Hot spot LAN / WAN / VPN PC Software Solutions Mobile Payments E Ghana project !

Web Services
Domain Names Web Hosting Web Development Voip Services

Software Services Automating industries SAP And Accounting Software Free lance Development can also be taken ! MOBILE E PAYMENT OR EXCHANGE OF MONEY APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE (Mobile money transfer) WE CAN LAUNCH OUR OWN SERIES OF MOBILE PHONES MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRENT VENDORS CAN BE MADE MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT CAN BE DONE WANNABUY ! CAN ALSO BE OF HELP! MOBILE INTERNET DONGLES! EDUCATION THROUGH ICT Ghanese Government are right now involved in education through ICT so we can plan or execute any kind of offers or services they want from us Whether its like E-education Video tutorials etc. Innovative products 4G Enabled phones and gadgets (FIRST MOVERS) NFC near eld communications enabling automated services TECHNOLOGY ENABLED FARMING TECHNOLOGY ENABLED GOVERNANCE MOBILE TV LANDLINE ENABLED DEVICES

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