5G Population Coverage Increased to 34.18% in June from 32.83% in March
Latest Tanzania technology news · 5G Population Coverage Increased to 34.18% in June from… explained · updated Aug 13, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital
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- Meanwhile, the number of internet users increased by 6.48 per cent to 62.79 million in June from 58.97 million in March.
- By June 3G population coverage stood at 93.95 per cent, while geographical coverage reached 76.41 per cent.
- DAR ES SALAAM: FIFTH-GENERATION (5G) mobile technology rollout gained momentum in the quarter ended June this year with deployment remaining heavily concentrated in Dar es Salaam, highlighting a persistent urbanrural.
- Further, she said the number of smartphones in use also increased by 5.16 per cent to more than 31.34 million, reflecting sustained demand for mobile internet and digital services.
- Presenting the Communications Sector Performance Report for the quarter on Monday, Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said 5G population coverage rose to 34.18 per cent.