Is Côte d'Ivoire a telecommunication sector?

Côte d’Ivoire is a major player in the telecommunications sector, with the sector constituting approximately 11 percent of GDP and annually contributing tax revenue of approximately $900 million.

What radio stations are in Ivory Coast?

Radio is Ivory Coast's most popular communications medium. BBC World Service broadcasts on FM in Abidjan (94.3), Yamoussoukro (97.7), Bouaké (93.9), San Pedro (103.1) and Man (89.2). Radio France International broadcasts on FM in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pedro and Krogho. UN peacekeepers launched ONUCI FM in 2005.

What equipment does Ivoirian telecommunications need?

The Ivoirian telecommunications market will need suppliers for the full range of telecommunications equipment, to include copper and fiber optic cables, central office switches, cellular stations, data communications satellites, microwave communication equipment, and data management solutions.

What percentage of Ivoirians have a fixed phone line?

Approximately one percent of the population in Côte d'Ivoire has a fixed telephone line. Over 98 percent of Ivoirians who access the internet do so via mobile devices.

What is the cellular penetration rate in Côte d'Ivoire?

According to the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI)’s 2022 annual report, the cellular penetration rate in Côte d'Ivoire was 164.5 percent. This indicates that many of Côte d’Ivoire's 29 million people have more than one cellular phone account. The number of subscribers increased by 5.9 percent between 2021 and 2022.

Is orange Côte d'Ivoire a mobile operator?

Although there are two fixed network operators, the market is dominated by Orange Group’s local unit, Orange Côte d’Ivoire. The mobile market is more competitive, with Orange Côte d’Ivoire operating alongside MTN Côte d’Ivoire and Moov.