WCIS Insight: Multiple SIMs

Quantifying the phenomenon taking mobile penetration beyond 100%

Published: May 2007

The report aims to quantify the level of multiple-SIM ownership in the mobile market worldwide and how this is expected to develop over time.

Multiple SIMs combines an invaluable insight into how worldwide multiple-SIM ownership will impact the industry at both operator and regional level

Case studies include mobile penetration figures and prepaid vs. postpaid subscriptions for all markets covered

What is the level of multiple-SIM ownership in the mobile market worldwide?
How is this changing over time?
What are the general reasons for users to own more than one SIM card?
What additional reasons exist that are unique to particular markets?
How much variation is there between the strategies of different operators with regard to encouraging multiple-SIM ownership?
What impact, if any, does the phenomenon have on potential for growth in the mobile market?