Mozambique has the fifth largest population of the East African countries, but ranks only tenth highest in mobile penetration. The entrance of Movitel in 2012 caused a dramatic shakeup in the market, with the MNO rolling out significant infrastructure and become the number one operator (ahead of mCel and Vodacom) within just a few years. Unlike several other East African countries, 4G rollout is yet to commence, although the ongoing extensive rollout of fibre is readying the market for such a move. With new legislation mandating infrastructure sharing being proposed, the Mozambican tower industry may be set to change shape; Mott MacDonald take a deeper look at the country in their latest Share Square.

Mexico had an estimated population of 127.8m people and 103.5m mobile subscriptions at the end of 20151, giving a mobile penetration of 81% - relatively low for Latin America and in comparison to many markets around the world. Indeed, all of the other principal countries in Central America have mobile penetration of over 100%. 87% of subscribers in Mexico have a pre-paid account. There are three mobile operators serving the Mexican market (see figure 1), with Telcel (América Móvil) enjoying a dominant position with 70.5m connections and 68% market share, significantly ahead of Movistar (Telefónica) with 24.3m connections (24% share). AT&T has 8.7m connections (8% share).

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