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Mobile Connectivity in Africa and Its Role in Africa's Digital
Economy
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From technology startups innovating for some of the continent’s dire infrastructure challenges to
a constantly growing community of hubs and enabling programmes, there is enough indication
that the digital economy has taken off
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The event also marked the release of the Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2022 report which
found that closing the mobile internet usage gap is crucial to realizing the potential of mobile
connectivity
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Admittedly, Africa’s digital transformation is underway, generating transformational changes
across all economic sectors and providing social upsides
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However, according to the report, although 40 per cent of the adult population is connected to
mobile internet services, the usage gap remains a challenge: 44 per cent live in areas covered by
mobile broadband networks, but do not use mobile internet services
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Mobile connectivity continues to bring endless potential by accelerating digital transformation
for all business sectors in Africa, from healthcare and education to manufacturing and financial
services
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2 million jobs (directly and indirectly), with $16
billion being raised through taxes
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To keep the momentum and create more jobs and foster inclusion and reduce inequality, we have
to ensure that everyone has access to connectivity and can benefit from all it offers
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Indeed, our network is part of the critical infrastructure that allows for inclusive and sustainable
economic development and innovation
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We also aim to expand fibre optic coverage to 80 per cent of the population
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Fast internet opens fresh opportunities for businesses by helping them access online
marketplaces, reach new customers and implement innovative operating models to grow
revenues
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All these efforts go to show that we stand at a unique moment in time and the future looks bright
if we can increase the number of connected people
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GSMA’s new report dubbed, “5G Africa: realizing the potential,” reveals that 5G will contribute
$26 billion to Africa’s economy by 2030
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Additionally, 5G will account for 20% of mobile connections
in Africa by 2030
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