Atlantique Telecom Launches Mobile Operation In Cote D'Ivoire
2006-08-04 20:26:44 | Viewed 8124 times
Atlantique Telecom has announced the official launch of its operations in Cote d'Ivoire. The company will provide GSM services in the country through its subsidiary - Moov Company.
Chairman of UAE's Etisalat (Etisalat owns a 50% stake in Atlantique Telecom), Mohammad Hassan Omran, said: "The launch of operations in Cote d'Ivoire cements Etisalat's commitment to be among the Top 10 telecom operators in the world by 2010. We are leveraging our operations and investments in countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe, following our recent successful entries into Afghanistan and Egypt."
According to the Group Marketing Manager of Atlantique Telecom, Khaled Al Tenaiji, "The launch of operations in Cote d'Ivoire comes at a decisive time, as Etisalat sees record success in its international investments and operations. Atlantique Telecom is also experiencing growth in its penetration rates and service portfolio catering to the GSM subscriber in Western Africa, which has some of the lowest mobile penetration rates."
He also revealed a strategic plan that will, by the end of this year, see Atlantique Telecom using the latest telecom technology and solutions in all countries in which it operates.
Atlantique Telecom has operations in 7 African countries: Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Al Gabon, Republic of Central Africa, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The combined population of the 7 countries is more than 61 million, while the penetration rate is lower than 8%. This shows a high potential for growth in subscriber base.
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