What Does Booming Data Usage Mean for Backhaul Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa? Frost & Sullivan Examines Key Developments

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 12, 2010 - The mobile data segment in sub-Saharan Africa has been booming over the
last two years. This is due to a combination of factors including the
saturation of voice markets in many countries, the landing of submarine
cables, recognition of ICT as an economic enabler and the rise of a new
middle class.

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In order to meet the growing demand, mobile operators and regulatory
bodies are working together to facilitate the development of the
telecommunications sector, especially with regards to the licensing and
deployment of infrastructure.

To offer decision makers a clear perspective on the growth of the
backhaul infrastructure market in sub-Saharan Africa, Frost & Sullivan will
be hosting an online analyst briefing on Tuesday 20 April 2010 at 2:00pm BST/
3:00pm CAT. This session will look at the developments in key African
countries, the main trends shaping the future of this segment and will
benefit mobile operators and vendors involved in the deployment of backhaul
infrastructure.

"The telecommunications market in sub-Saharan Africa is changing, and the
need to bring basic services to people living in the most remote areas is
long overdue," says Frost & Sullivan ICT analyst Silvia Hirano Venter. "The
public and private sectors will have to work closely together to guarantee
that the infrastructure is adequate to support this ever-growing demand."

To participate in this briefing, please email Patrick Cairns at
patrick.cairns@frost.com with the following information: your full name,
company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, company website and
country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be
e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the
briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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Patrick Cairns of Frost & Sullivan Corporate Communications, +27-18-464-2402, patrick.cairns at frost.com