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Nigeria's Digital Divide: 5G Access Plummets Amid Costs

2/3/2025

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Nigeria's Digital Challenge

Nigeria faces a digital divide, with just 19% of the population using smartphones and a mere 8% on feature phones, despite 60% having access to 4G. Angela Wamola from GSMA warns that soaring costs and outdated technology hinder progress, jeopardizing economic growth. Alarmingly, only 17% are expected to access 5G by 2030.

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9mobile's Market Struggle

Nigeria's telecom landscape is in turmoil as 9mobile's market share nosedives to a mere 1.9%, battling fierce rivals. The Nigerian Communications Commission reveals a staggering decline in internet subscribers, plummeting from 163.83 million to 139.28 million in just one year. While other telecoms thrive, 9mobile's stagnant numbers underscore its uphill battle for survival.

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Nigeria's Digital Challenge

Nigeria faces a digital divide, with just 19% of the population using smartphones and a mere 8% on feature phones, despite 60% having access to 4G. Angela Wamola from GSMA warns that soaring costs and outdated technology hinder progress, jeopardizing economic growth. Alarmingly, only 17% are expected to access 5G by 2030.

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