Introduction

Africa and especially Sub-Saharan Africa has during the past decade witnessed one of the fastest growing markets in mobile communication. This growth is recognized to have played a pivotal role in Africa’s socio-economic development. It has had a huge impact on residential living patterns; on business networks and models; and on government services and income sources. The mobile industry has contributed more to economic growth than in any other comparable region globally introducing innovative, broadly used applications.

Technical Topics Discussed in the Book

Mobile Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

Telecom Liberalization in Africa

Role of Mobile in Socio-economic Development

Mobile Applications in specific sectors

Security in African Mobile

Role of Prepaid in Africa