http://www.apc.org./en/taxonomy/term/1716 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.apc.org./en/news/benin-where-mobile-users-carry-3-4-even-5-sim-card <div class="abstract"><span class="locality">CALGARY</span> (LC for APCNews) - <p><div class="img floatleft large_thumbnail"><img src="http://www.apc.org./en/system/files/images/2736563610_d172046032%282%29.large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-large_thumbnail" width="200" height="133" /></div>The telecoms situation in Benin is unique. The array of mobile telephone enterprises established during Mathieu Kérékou’s regime has resulted in the average Beninese owning three, four, or even five <span class="caps">SIM</span> cards for their daily communication needs. Facilitated by corruption and skyrocketing prices, it was not until the arrival to power of the new president Yayi Boni in 2006 that reform in this sector began. Despite the current progress and lower prices, networks remain segregated and there is still much to be done in relation to <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/term/259"><acronym title="information and communication technology: Technology and tools that people use to share, distribute, gather information and to communicate with one another, one on one, or in groups. ICTs can be grouped into three categories. Information technology uses computers, which have become indispensable in modern societies to process data and save time and effort. Telecommunications technologies include telephones (with fax) and the broadcasting of radio and television, often through satellites. Networking technologies, of which the best known is the internet, also extend to mobile phone technology, voice over IP telephony (VoIP), satellite communications, and other forms of communication that are still in their infancy. Style information: APC uses all small case for this term. We NEVER write &quot;Information and Communication Technologies&quot;. Note that there is the option of using this term in the singular (information and communication technology, abbreviated as ICT) or plural (information and communication technologies, abbreviated as ICTs). Source: APC">ICTs</acronym></a> and the standardisation of the telecom sector in a legislative and regulatory environment that is open to investment. <span class="caps">APC</span> investigates to find out more.</p> </div> http://www.apc.org./en/news/benin-where-mobile-users-carry-3-4-even-5-sim-card#comments ICT policy Benin SMS telecommunications Africa Thu, 28 May 2009 13:15:27 +0100 LisaC 8723 at http://www.apc.org.