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11.69% Increase in Internet Data Consumption in Tanzania

Latest Tanzania technology news · 11.69% Increase in Internet Data Consumption in Tanzania explained · updated Aug 11, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital

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  • Increased demand for television programming during the 2026 FIFA World Cup contributed to the rise, the minister noted.In the postal sector, international outbound mail increased by 40.8 percent, while inbound.
  • TANZANIA’S communications sector is expanding rapidly, with internet data usage surpassing 1,000 petabytes during the last quarter of the past financial year.
  • The trend highlights the need for greater efforts to improve digital literacy, while smartphones become more affordable.The period also recorded a 4.28 percent increase in machine-to-machine lines, pointing to expanding.

Latest news excerpts & sources: 11.69% Increase in Internet Data Consumption in Tanzania

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Internet data consumption increased by 11.69 per cent during the quarter to reach 1,041 petabytes, attributed largely to growing use of digital platforms for online learning, video streaming, e-commerce and other day-to-day activities.

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