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Mobile connections share in Sub-Saharan Africa 2019-2025

Published by S. O'Dea, Apr 25, 2022

In 2021, 4G connections accounted for only 16 percent of mobile connections in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is forecasted that 4G connections' share will increase up to 29 percent in 2025 and that 5G will account for four percent.

Share of mobile connections in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2019 to 2025*, by generation

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