Africa is a surprising source of not only growth in telecommunications but also of corporate activity and, as a result, opportunities for lawyers.
When compared to Europe, the penetration levels of telecoms in Africa are far lower. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 41 per 100 inhabitants in Europe had a fixed line telephone compared with slightly over three per 100 in Africa. The level of income per household is also lower; however, such statistics hide what many consider to be real prospects of growth for telecoms companies in Africa.
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