Viettel Aims to Become the Largest Operator in Burundi
Burundi telecom market sees strong growth in the mobile sector
Burundi is among those countries in Africa which largely depend on mobile networks for voice and data services. There is little in the way of fixed-line infrastructure outside the main towns, and most investment has been earmarked to improve the quality of mobile services and the reach of LTE networks rather than on extending the reach of fixed-line telecoms. Investment in national fibre networks generally supports mobile backhaul rather than fixed broadband services.
Almost all mobile subscribers are prepaid: there were only about 7,250 contract subscribers in late 2021, accounting for 0.1% of the total.
The number of mobile subscribers increased sharply in 2021, year-on-year, reaching about 8.1 million. As with the increase in the number of subscribers, the various different communication requirements which have resulted from restrictions aimed at controlling the pandemic since 2020 has resulted in a significant increase in voice traffic. The average number of voice minutes increased 25% between the fourth quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021, while the number of SMS sent increased 50%.
Table of Contents
Key StatisticsCountry OverviewTelecommunications MarketRegulatory EnvironmentFixed Network OperatorsAppendix Historic DataGlossary of Abbreviations
Regional Africa Market Comparison
Covid-19 and Its Impact on the Telecom Sector
Mobile Market
Broadband Market
Telecommunications Infrastructure
List of Tables
List of Charts
List of Exhibits
Executive Summary
The Burundi - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses report includes all relevant publisher research data and analysis. Covering trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, internet, broadband, infrastructure and regulation.Companies Mentioned
- Office National des Telecommunications (Onatel, Onamob)
- U-Com (Orascom, Telecel Globe, Leo)
- VTEL Holdings (Tempo, Africell Safaris)
- Econet Wireless Burundi (Spacetel)
- LaCell SU (Smart Burundi)
- Renaissance Capital
- BNP Paribas
- Millenium Finance
- Linkstone Capital
