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		<title>The mobile Internet case study: Spain 2010</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2010/08/17/the-mobile-internet-case-study-spain-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mobile Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mobile data]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global mobile data traffic almost tripled in the past year, growing ten times faster than voice traffic, according to statistics recently released by Swedish vendor Ericsson. The firm said that, based on measurements it has made of real network traffic around the world, global mobile data traffic stands at 225,000 terabytes per month as of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=1396&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Prepaid is still a valid proposition in mature markets!</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2010/05/09/prepaid-is-still-a-valid-proposition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 16:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AMPU]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is true that a growing prepaid subscriber base characterized by lower usage rates will have a direct impact on ARPU, which is still the main statistical metric of interest for investors. However, the generalized belief that prepaid users are always less profitable than contract subscribers is not accurate. Prepaid offers incredible advantages for mobile [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=1320&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to define a prepaid management framework in telecom?</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2010/04/29/how-to-define-a-prepaid-management-framework-in-telecom/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2010/04/29/how-to-define-a-prepaid-management-framework-in-telecom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[acquisition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Churn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caribbean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Subsidy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just came out of a workshop session with one of our clients, a mobile operator in the caribbean, where we are supporting them to redefine the distribution strategy while optimizing subscriber acquisition costs (SAC) and acquiring higher valuable clients. We got an interesting discussion related to prepaid subsidy in this market, as my client&#8217;s current practice is not showing good results and unveils room [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=1294&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Emerging markets: Mobile market review: Kenya 2009</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/05/02/emerging-markets-mobile-market-review-kenya-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/05/02/emerging-markets-mobile-market-review-kenya-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 09:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emerging markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Market research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kenya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orange]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[penetration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safaricom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I had recently the opportunity of speaking with the CEO of one of the mobile operators in Kenya and I realized how competitive the situation is turning even in the supposed &#8220;emerging markets&#8221;. Having worked in neighbour countries such Ethiopia (that is in a higher level of immaturity) or Sudan (which has significant similarities),  it&#8217;s [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=709&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Is there (business) life at the Bottom of the Pyramid?</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/04/16/is-there-business-life-at-the-bottom-of-the-pyramid/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/04/16/is-there-business-life-at-the-bottom-of-the-pyramid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[acquisition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Segmentation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strategic segmentation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bottom of the pyramid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some years ago, I received a call from a top officer working for the International Group of a major US operator.  The reason of the call was to know if the consulting services firm I was partner at that time, was able to help them in some of their existing Latin American operations to develop [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=648&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mobile market review &#8211; Namibia 2008</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/02/22/mobile-market-review-namibia-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/02/22/mobile-market-review-namibia-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emerging markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[double sim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emerging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mobile market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mtc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[namibia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telecom namibia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Namibia benefits from both a continuous positive GDP growth and a good-quality telecoms system that green-lights recurring investments in the sector. With a mobile market penetration of approximately 60% by the end of 2008, Namibia has seen a significant intensification of competition. Currently there are three mobile players: Cell One (Telecel Globe), MTC and Telecom [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=593&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>ARPU stimulation in times of crisis</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/02/02/arpu-stimulation-in-times-of-crisis/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2009/02/02/arpu-stimulation-in-times-of-crisis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fernando da Costa-Cabral</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CVM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ebitda improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[downturn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GDP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[initiatives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[revenue stimulation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[2009 will not be a nice year. Fear and a severe financial crisis will squeeze companies&#8217; profits and endanger whole industries by affecting consumers’ micro buying decisions. For mobile operators, used to buoyant markets, maintaining their status quo represents a considerable challenge. Should they grind their teeth and just endure this period, hoping it will [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=561&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Multiple SIM management: the challenge.</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/12/14/multiple-sim-management-the-challenge/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/12/14/multiple-sim-management-the-challenge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emerging markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acquisition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[double sim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multiple SIM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recharges]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I recently came from south and mid Africa, where I met a couple of VPs responsibles for the African Operations of a major telecom operator with presence in ten different countries. I was asked for advisory on three specific topics; one of them was double sim Management and it’s effect on the ongoing downturn evolution [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=382&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Will emerging markets drive mobile growth over the next 5 years?</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/11/12/will-emerging-markets-drive-mobile-growth-over-the-next-5-years/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/11/12/will-emerging-markets-drive-mobile-growth-over-the-next-5-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emerging markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pyramid Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[revenue forecast]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There’s a new and interesting report coming from our Pyramid friends that I would like to share with you. It suggests that the emerging markets will drive mobile networking growth over next five years. In their opinion, despite the current global economic downturn, the number of mobile network subscribers worldwide will continue to grow at [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=315&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Handset replacement &#8211; What&#8217;s next?</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/09/16/handset-replacement-whats-next/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/09/16/handset-replacement-whats-next/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loyalty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had an interesting chat with the head of devices of one of the biggest Mobile operators in Europe. One of the topics raised was the handset replacement speed evolution and the future in a 1-year future. Following this conversation, I have been reading Paul Jacobs’ (Qualcomm’s CEO) latest statement where he says that there [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=226&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Double simmers in your operation? Welcome on board.</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/09/05/double-simmers-in-your-operation-welcome-on-board/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/09/05/double-simmers-in-your-operation-welcome-on-board/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Orascom]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As you may know we are currently working for 4 different operations across Africa. All of them are showing similarities in terms of customer penetration and usage, and it was funny to see how other big telecom groups such as Orascom are facing the same issues (see Arabian Business’ essay: Orascom subscribers pass 77mn mark). [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=217&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mobile market review – Czech Republic 2008</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/08/22/mobile-market-review-%e2%80%93-czech-republic-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/08/22/mobile-market-review-%e2%80%93-czech-republic-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis Barrueta</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Czech Republic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[market share]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mobile markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[O2]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[T-Mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vodafone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Czech Republic has a mature mobile market which, after having grown healthily in recent years, boasts more than 13 million mobile subscribers –not bad for a country of 10.3 million inhabitants–. Having achieved a penetration of roughly 130%, opportunities for growth in terms of subscribers, although still exist, are obviously limited. There are four [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=148&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Emerging Markets: Mobile market review &#8211; Sudan 2008</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/07/18/emerging-markets_mobile-market-sudan-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/07/18/emerging-markets_mobile-market-sudan-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emerging markets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[market share]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[penetration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sudan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sudani]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Sudanese market is a prepaid market of over 8M subscribers and with a potential of 6-7M net adds within the next six years. 3 operators cover the total market share in 2008: Zain with almost a 50%, MTN &#38; Sudani with near to a 25% each. Recent signs of market stagnation has been seen [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=77&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Seeing ARPU decrease in your market? Stay calm&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/07/02/seeing-arpu-decrease-in-your-market-stay-calm/</link>
		<comments>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/07/02/seeing-arpu-decrease-in-your-market-stay-calm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pricing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multiple SIM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m blogging just after participating in an important workshop in an African mobile operator where we are supporting them to redifine the pricing strategy towards acquisition &#38; ARPU stimulation in the prepaid segment. One of the topics discussed was the importante that my client gives to acquisition as one the main drivers of growth, considering [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=64&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Are you an Alpha user?</title>
		<link>http://consultantvalueadded.com/2008/06/19/are-you-an-alpha-user/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdecantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARPU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Churn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social network]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Alpha User is a human networking hub. The Alpha User is someone who loves to communicate with everyone and keeps the social group connected and informed. The Alpha User is also earlier in adopting most operator’s services than the peers on the same social network. That does not make an Alpha User the same [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=consultantvalueadded.com&amp;blog=3987427&amp;post=38&amp;subd=consultantvalueadded&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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