Mobile internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa skyrocketed by 71% from 170 million in 2017 to 290 million in 2022, reports BusinessDay. Investments in mobile broadband have greatly reduced those not covered by these services. Factors like increased smartphone adoption, advanced network infrastructures like 4G and 5G, and affordable data plans drive this growth. Despite progress, the region harbors substantial gaps, with 680 million still disconnected. In Nigeria, 2G remains dominant due to economic constraints, showing a preference for basic communication. Sarah Johnson, a telecom analyst, notes this shift as a budget-tightening move.
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