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Contents Message from the Chairman P A G E 0 4 P A G E P A G E 0 6 0 5 GSM Operations P A G E P A G E 3 2 3 1 Internet GSM Oper
Message from the Chairman Our strategy is regional growth by investing in the development of telecommunications.
Dear Shareholders, In 2003, Orascom Telecom (OT) successfully completed its restructuring program. OT has significantly delever
IRAQ JORDAN TUNISIA ALGERIA SYRIA CHAD EGYPT PAKISTAN YEMEN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC BENIN TOGO GABON UGANDA IVORY COAST BURKIN
GSM OPERATIONS • MobiNil • Mobilink • Djezzy • Tunisiana • Iraqna • Sub-Saharan Operations G S M A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0
MobiNil-EGYPT Orascom Telecom’s first investment in the Middle East started on May 21, 1998 with MobiNil. MobiNil’s success is
Market Size The Egyptian GSM market is one of the largest markets in the region. With a total population of 72 million and a pe
Market Indicators In 2003, MobiNil managed to improve its operational and financial figures and it reported strong profit growt
MobiNil at a Glance Date of Launch Ownership Structure (as of 31 December 2003) 21 May, 1998 The Egyptian Company for Mobile Se
Mobilink-PAKISTAN Mobilink started its operation in 1994 and until early 2001, it had a market share of 40%. It was in April 20
Market Size Pakistan had 3.3 million subscribers at the end of 2003 out of a total population of 144 million. This 2.3% market
Mobile Operators Mobilink started its operation in 1994 as a third entrant in a market where Paktel and Instaphone were already
Mobilink at a Glance Date of Launch Ownership Structure Total Number of Subscribers Total Number of Prepaid Subscribers Total N
Djezzy-ALGERIA The name Djezzy is inspired by the country name for Algeria, Djazair and from Djazâa, meaning a reward or gift.
Market Size Djezzy has become the dominant market leader with 88.9 % market share in less than a year. Djezzy ended the year 20
Djezzy at a Glance Date of Launch Ownership Structure (as of 31 December 2003) 15 February 2002 Orascom Telecom Holding SAE Ora
Tunisiana-TUNISIA In March 2002, Orascom Telecom won the award for the second GSM license in Tunisia for US$ 454 million, and e
Market Size Tunisia provides good prospects for growth with a population of 10 million, relatively high GDP per capita and over
Tunisiana at a Glance Date of Launch Ownership Structure (as of 31 December 2003) 27 December 2002 OTuH 35% Wataniya 50% Cartha
Iraqna-IRAQ On the sixth of October 2003, the mobile network for Iraq’s Central Region was awarded to Orascom Telecom, affirmin
Iraq’s Central Region includes Baghdad, the capital, and some of the neighboring governorates, Diyala and Anbar. This area comp
Sub-Saharan Operations Libertis Telecom-CONGO In May 2000, Libertis Telecom started its operation in Congo Brazzaville as a thi
Network With a network expansion based on satellite transmission for international and national links as well as for remote rur
Tchad Mobile-CHAD Tchad Mobile, a wholly owned subsidiary of OT, commenced its operation in September 2000. Tchad Mobile Tchad
Other Services In order to get seamless coverage of the whole territory, Tchad Mobile has become the authorized distributor of
Telecel International Amidst extremely difficult conditions in the telecommunications and financial markets globally, Telecel I
SAIT Telecom (Oasis) & Telecel Zimbabwe TIL’s two remaining GSM operations are the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAIT Telecom u
INTERNET • LINKdotNET A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 3 P A G E 3 2 I N T E R N E T P A G E 3 3
LINKdotNET Since its formation, LINKdotNET’s services have grown to offer a full range of Internet-related services and technol
Full Range of Internet Services LINKdotNET offers a wide range of turnkey services ranging from Internet access, hosting and e-
Products • Over 150 million page views/month. • 2.5 million unique visitors/month. • Top ranking for sites (locally and regiona
Link Development • LINKdotNET provided ‘MyTejari’ with a secure end-to-end solution based on Microsoft technology. Tejari is th
GSM OPERATIONS SUPPORT • International Gateway M-Link • Handsets and Distribution Ring • Value Added Services Arpu+ • Infrastru
International Gateway M-LINK M-Link, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Orascom Telecom, operates an international and national satelli
In 2003, M-link widened its coverage to include mobile networks in Algeria, Tunisia and Iraq in addition to previous connection
Handsets and Distribution Ring Since 1986, Orascom has always been a market leader in hi-tech consumer product distribution. Wi
Number One in Quality Service Ring has built state-of-the-art service centers for NOKIA Mobile phone sets. Supported by top tec
Value Added Services Arpu+ ARPU+ is a joint venture between Orascom Telecom Holding and LINKdotNET to combine GSM market knowle
Technology Providers Contributing full-fledged Multi Access Portal solutions, Gateways, Messaging Service Centers and support f
Infrastructure and Services OrasInvest OrasInvest Holding was totally acquired by Orascom Telecom in 2003. Consequently, major
First Service Services: First Service offers a unique business portfolio. It provides full solutions for its integrated service
Contra Contra is a general contracting company, 80% owned by OT, offering specialized construction services combining various d
Pharaoh Pharaoh Communication Network (PCN) is an Orascom Telecom company specialized in the design, implementation, installati
Highlights from 2003
ORASCOM TELECOM REACHED 7.6 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS: At the end of 2003, Orascom Telecom reached 7.6 million subscribers. In Septem
OTH Organizational Chart (As of end of 2003) Chairman and CEO Naguib Sawiris VP Legal Affairs Amr El Bayoumi VP HR & Administra