Synopsis
Croatia’s mobile market is one of the most highly penetrated in the Balkans region. Three mobile network operators and a number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators have launched services although the market is dominated by two mobile network operators. With the mobile voice market saturated, the established mobile network operators have focused on improving ARPU levels by encouraging prepaid subscribers to migrate to postpaid plans as well as encouraging spending on mobile broadband offerings. This report offers a concise overview of Croatia’s mobile market, including a variety of financial and performance statistics on service providers, networks and mobile services including developments in LTE in 2012.
Key developments:
VIPNet extends 42Mb/s HSPA+ services to four cities; two operators launch LTE; Croatian government abolishes 6% tax on mobile services revenue; regulator auctions digital dividend spectrum; T-HT authorized to manage e-money services; regulator’s market data to Q3 2013; telcos’ operating and financial data to September 2012; market developments to early 2013.
Companies covered in this report include:
T-HT, VIPNet, Tele2 Croatia.