Telecommunication
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Telecommunication is the newest sector in Sudan. Sudan is the first in this domain in Africa, second in the Middle East. By the end of 2010 all mobile phone companies started providing third generation (3G) services.
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority:
" The National Telecom Corporation - established in 1996.
" The National Information Center
" Major telecom companies ( Zain/ Sudani / MTN )
Landline Subscribers: 544,684
Mobile Phone Subscribers: 17,369,502
Mobile Phone Subscribers: 18,057,083
Mobile Phone Users (age group 15 years and over): 68.2% of the population
Country International Code: +249
Internet
" Country code: Sd
" Internet users: 11,050,000
" Length of the fiber optic network: 16, 615 km.
" Percentage of network coverage compared to area: 65.8%.
" Percentage of coverage compared to population density: 90%.
" Comprehensive access services centers (centers covered by the State because they are not profitable for operators): 144 centers
" Percentage of coverage in rural areas: 66%