5.16% Increase in Smartphone Usage in Tanzania to 31.34 Million
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TLDR
- Smartphone usage in Tanzania increased by 5.16% to 31.34 million in the quarter ending June, up from 29.8 million in the previous quarter.
- Smartphone penetration rose to 44.74% from 42.50%, indicating that nearly half of the population has access to a smartphone.
- There are approximately 58.4 million feature phones in use, with a penetration rate of 83.38%, slightly down from 83.60% in March.
- The growth in smartphone usage is driving demand for online services, fintech, and digital commerce.
- The government is promoting access to affordable smartphones to enhance participation in the digital economy.