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Growth Strategies in the Tunisian Market Robert LEE Commercial Director. The Beginning. Tunisiana is a relatively new entrant (2.5 years) In March 2002, OT won the award for the second GSM license in Tunisia for US$ 454 million
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Growth Strategies in the Tunisian MarketRobert LEECommercial Director
The Beginning • Tunisiana is a relatively new entrant (2.5 years) • In March 2002, OT won the award for the second GSM license in Tunisia for US$ 454 million • OT entered into a joint venture agreement with Wataniya Telecom of Kuwait in October of the same year • Network launched in December 2002 under the brand name of Tunisiana
Tunisia has one of the Arab world’s highest development indicators: A large middle class High average incomes At EOY 2000, the Tunisian mobile network <100,000 customers, which represent 1% of mobile penetration By way of comparison, nearby Morocco – a more modest economy had over 10 times the number of subscribers Tunisia unique opportunity
Window of opportunity for growth 230% Tunisian Market Penetration Market Penetration rate % Market penetration has accelerated rapidly since Tunisiana launch and is moving quickly to maturity
Launch Phase • Coverage at launch 20% launch versus competitors 96%. • Delayed deployment allowed competitor to make sales where we were not present. • Effective Network of distributors, over 500 POS, Company owned CDS. (Centre de Service). Sales team to address Corporate. • Launched with standard post paid and prepaid offerings.
The Launching Campaign GOAL: To create close link with every day Tunisians
Brand Building Phase - Innovation • Innovative products • Tasshil, 40% down & three mthly payments of 20%. • Call and Control, mthly postpaid type plan with fixed expenditure. • Mobile office • International SMS • Sponsorship & Advertising • Very important for Brand establishment • Customer Call Center • First time in Tunisia 24h/7 care.
Brand Building Phase –Setting the standard in Advertising and events
Tunisiana Today • Coverage now at 99%. • Distribution well established and effective. • New segmented portfolio of products. • Competitive on all levels.
“It’s your choice: with Tunisiana Awal” “Available and accessible for everybody” Recharge for only 5 DT Connect for only 5 DT Weekend and off peak rates Lowest price off peak Up to 50% bonus on monthly consumption On net calling prices Lower prices for International Awal Prepaid Carta+ “My life has changed with Tunisiana” Up to 50% bonus on monthly consumption No monthly fee Unique new mobile offer BEST PRICES on all calls Awal Postpaid The Future - New segmented offer portfolio “Business Solutions” Postpaid and Prepaid No monthly fee BEST PRICES on all callsVery low price/min Enterprise volume discount Business
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