Colombia Mobile penetration could reach 96% by year end (2009)

Mobile telephony penetration in Colombia is expected to reach approximately 96% by the end of the year, international consultancy Frost & Sullivan analyst Gina Sánchez told BNamericas.

By the end of the third quarter, mobile telephony penetration in the country was 94%, she said, adding that penetration could reach 100% by the end of 2010.

"The crisis had an impact on the mobile telephony market in Colombia, especially during the first two quarters. Mobile phone sales experienced a significant fall and subscribers reduced the use of data and other value added services," Sánchez said.

According to the analyst, there is no evidence showing a migration from postpaid contracts to prepaid contracts due to the crisis.

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