Some LDCs that have been able to attract strong operators have often witnessed stronger growth (Box 2-1). Further, the idea that market size limits the potential for competition has not been the case in LDCs with smaller populations (Box 2-2). Given that mobile penetration can be misleading due to a single person having multiple SIM cards or lapsed accounts, it is also useful to look at demand side statistics such as the proportion of households with a mobile phone. Here too Mali is a leader, as one of only six LDCs where at least nine out of 10 households have a mobile phone.