(MENAFN- Arab Advisors Group) Arab Advisors Group released a new research report, ”A Comprehensive Analysis of FTTH Trends, Pricing, and Market Leaders in MENA” that analyzed residential FTTH plans offered by 50 major Internet service providers (“ISPs”) in 19 Arab countries. Arab Advisors Group analyzed residential FTTH fees, connection/installation fees, and available FTTH download speeds. Arab Advisors Group calculated each country’s average monthly fees for the most common download speed, contextualizing it using the GDP per capita and GDP per household figures of all 19 countries to determine the affordability per country.
Fiber-to-the-home, once the gold standard for ultra-fast, reliable Internet connectivity, now faces intense competition with the advent of 5G networks. Today’s Internet users have access to an expanding range of ultra-fast, dependable network options, empowering them with greater flexibility to choose the best service for staying connected. Consequently, telecom operators, particularly those yet to commercially launch 5G services, must adapt by offering more affordable fiber packages to remain competitive. Moreover, it's increasingly common for telecom operators to constantly reduce their services fees, responding to market changes and subscriber demands for better value. In the Arab world, telecom operators are expanding their FTTH offerings, increasing availability and coverage, while also making these services more affordable. However, despite the regional expansion of fiber networks, some operators limit fiber availability to specific locations.
As part of Arab Advisors Group’s continuous monitoring of MENA’s telecom sector, we released an in-depth research report analyzing residential FTTH trends and pricing in the Arab world. In its report, Arab Advisors Group covered 50 major Internet service providers (“ISPs”) in 19 Arab countries. Arab Advisors Group analyzed residential FTTH features including: fees, connection and installation fees, as well as available FTTH download speeds. Furthermore, Arab Advisors Group calculated the average monthly FTTH fees of the main Internet service providers (“ISPs”) operating in the region. Arab Advisors Group further contextualized these fees by comparing them against the GDP per capita and GDP per household for each of the 19 countries under study. This comparison allowed Arab Advisors Group to determine FTTH affordability per country. Leveraging Arab Advisors Group’s unparalleled regional expertise and accurate data, the report is the most comprehensive overview of residential FTTH trends, pricing, and market leadership in the region. It is an invaluable resource for ISPs currently providing FTTH services, as it allows them to assess their pricing strategies in comparison to regional and national averages. Such assessment allows ISPs to evaluate how competitive and affordable their residential FTTH services are, enabling them to adjust accordingly to align with market needs. Furthermore, the report offers crucial pricing insights for operators looking to launch fiber services, enabling them to develop market entry strategies based on solid, data-driven analysis. Lastly, monitoring telecom fees is a prerequisite for regulators to effectively fulfill their role in advancing and developing the telecommunications sector. In this regard, our report is equally valuable to telecom regulators, as it enables them to regulate and monitor fiber pricing within their countries, and ensure market transparency, and service accessibility.
Hiba Rabadi, Managing Director of Arab Advisors Group said: “Telecommunications regulatory authorities are instrumental in driving the advancement of the telecom sector. To effectively execute this responsibility, these authorities must closely monitor telecom service pricing to ensure market competitiveness, foster service accessibility, and prevent market-dominant practices by a single operator. Data-driven monitoring empowers regulators to take timely actions, compelling operators to adjust their fees and offer more affordable services. At Arab Advisors Group, we take great pride in providing ongoing research that supports regulatory bodies in fulfilling this crucial role. Our latest residential FTTH fees assessment report further enriches our extensive library of over 6,000 reports, continuing our commitment to delivering valuable insights for the sector.”
Rabadi added, “Our report goes beyond merely cataloguing residential FTTH fees across the Arab world; by contextualizing the data by download speed on national and regional levels, Arab Advisors Group can identify key disparities in FTTH pricing across the region. This in-depth analysis is invaluable to Internet service providers (“ISPs”), as it allows them to benchmark their pricing strategies against both regional and national averages. By doing so, ISPs can assess the competitiveness and affordability of their services, pinpoint areas for improvement, and refine their pricing strategies to make their FTTH plans more appealing to Internet users.”
The report, A Comprehensive Analysis of FTTH Trends, Pricing, and Market Leaders in MENA, which was released in December 2024 to Arab Advisors Group’s communication research subscribers, answers the below questions:
● What are major ISPs’ residential FTTH offerings across 19 MENA countries?
● What are the subscription fees of the residential FTTH services offered?
● Which ISPs impose connection/installation fees on their residential FTTH services? And how much do these fees vary across the region?
● What are the available residential FTTH download speeds across MENA?
● How affordable is FTTH in each MENA country relative to the economic status of the country?
● Which countries top the list in terms of residential FTTH affordability in the region?
Please contact Arab Advisors Group for more details or to get a copy of the reports’ Table of Contents.
The report was released to Arab Advisors Group’s subscribers and can be purchased for a fee of US$ 6,000.
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