In this Telecom Insider, we look at Airtel’s first year in Africa from three different angles: market performance, operational efficiency and capital investments. We see that the operator spent its first year making losses but has been continuously improving and preparing for future profitability. Also, with selective 3G investments, Airtel is attempting to transform into an operator beyond just a minute factory for voice services. The operator may not have a silver bullet to dominate the African markets, but it certainly has the boldness to act as if it has always been there, and it carries a sense of urgency to take corrective action.
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