Tunis — A study carried out by the Arab Advisors Group, ranks Tunisia 3rd in the Arab world where investors have the highest share of revenues.

The report entitled "Privatization Levels in Arab Fixed and Cellular operators " , analyzed the ownership structure and revenues of all fixed PSTN lines and cellular operators in 16 Arab countries.

The analysis also aimed at examining the actual level of privatization and state ownership in each country measured by the proportionate share of each operator of total market revenues during the three first terms of 2008.

The study shows that Lebanon and Libya have the least privatized telecom markets with 100% government ownership of fixed and cellular telecom revenues. In terms of foreign ownership proportionate share of revenues, the study ranks Jordan first with 75% of fixed and cellular revenues, followed by Sudan and Tunisia.

The Arab Advisors Group is a group of advisors, analysts and consultants specialized in ICT, the media and technology in the Arab world.

Tunisia recently launched an international call for tender for third fixed and cellular telephone operator. Results of the bid will be announced in May 2009.

The country's two existing operators are "Tunisie Telecom" which in 2006 privatized 35% of its capital, and "Tunisiana" a private company, owned by Orascom.


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