Stimulating the Developmentin AfricaSOTELMA/MalitelSOTELMA operates in a sector open to competition since 2002, and shares themarket with a second operator. In July 2009, following the sale of 51% of its capital,SOTELMA joined the <strong>Maroc</strong> <strong>Telecom</strong> Group which in turn ensures its management.With a strong presence in all major regions of Mali, SOTELMA offers a wide range ofproducts and services through its landline and mobile networks. MALITEL is the tradename of the Mobile branch.During the last five months of 2009, the net turnover of all activities in Mali amountedto MAD 554 million, up 3.7% on a comparable basis.In late 2009, the Sotelma customer base stood at nearly 818,000 mobile customers,up 39% from end 2008, nearly 65,000 landlines and almost 7000 Internetcustomers.Landline and Internet ActivityWith a 94% market share and a penetration rate of 0.5%, the landline solutionfeatures a fleet of approximately 65,000 lines and more than 7,000 Internetsubscribers as of December 31, 2009 The Internet park is changing with a 220%increase as compared to 2008.The landline option offers a conventional telephone(handset, CDMA (Wassa) postpaid & prepaid,ISDN), Internet access via the switched publictelephone network (STN) (LS Internet, DSL,Wassa Internet, @li), the specialized link (pointto point LS, IRE, leased circuits), SVA (shortnumbers, collocations), radio and televisionbroadcasting.2009 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>
Stimulating the Developmentin AfricaSOTELMA/MalitelMALITEL Mobile activitiesMalitel holds a 17% market share. Penetration rate is around 30%. MALITEL has afleet of about 986 000 lines (including 99% prepaid) as of December 31, 2009. Thepark has grown by 48% as compared to 2008.Malitel offers roaming and a variety of services tailored to the wide range of customerneeds: General Public (Prepaid and Post paid), corporate customers (Business,Privilège, Privilège+, Closed user groups, etc..).A booming distribution networkIn addition to a 20 ‘Master’distributors network,Sotelma hired 4000 dealersand established franchisesto develop new outletsthroughout the country.2009 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>