Sub-Saharan Africa 2022The Mobile EconomyCopyright © 2022 GSM Association
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ContentsExecutive summary2The mobile market in numbers101.1Mobile adoption continues to increase111.24G accelerates as 3G reaches its peak121.3Smartphone adoption and data traffic on the rise131.4Revenue growth outlook remains strong15Key trends shaping the mobile industry162.15G: momentum builds for 5G-related activities172.2Telco of the future: a new wave of tower deals192.3Sub-Saharan Africa grows presence in the metaverse21Mobile contributing to economic growth and social progress233.1Mobile’s contribution to economic growth243.2Mobile enabling a more inclusive society27Policies for inclusive digital development311234The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2022
Mobile connectivity was at the centre of the Covid-19 response in Sub-Saharan Africa. During the pandemic, mobile acted as a critical lifeline for consumers. As the predominant form of connectivity in the region, the vast majority of services that moved online amid lockdown measures utilised mobile networks to reach end users. The mobile industry has also continued to bring connecti...
