Are French telecoms operators at a dead end? Over the years, the annual assessment of the sector, which was compiled by Arthur D. Little is always more alarming at the initiation of their federation, FFTélécoms. Costs rise, profits erode.
In 2021, investments in the sector reached 14.9 billion euros, an increase of 11 percent year-on-year. A new historical record. Operators allocate an ever-increasing share of their revenues to the deployment of their fixed and mobile networks, i.e. 20.7%. These costs give France the largest fiber optic network in Europe and the highest density of mobile sites per capita. Without affecting their turnover, which has continued to decline since 2012 and the entry of free mobiles into the market. Competition has benefited French consumers, who continue to enjoy some of the lowest prices in Europe.
However, carrier networks are always more demanding. In…
Source: Le Figaro
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