Growth of Communications Sector as Driver of Economic Growth in Tanzania
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- The figures were released today, August 10, 2026, during the presentation of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the 2025/26 financial year.
- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Internet usage in Tanzania has increased by 11.95 per cent to reach 1,041 petabytes over a three-month period, while internet subscriptions rose by 6.48 per cent to 62.7 million.
- Speaking during the presentation, Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Kairuki, said the communications sector had continued to grow, becoming an important driver of economic.
- Minister Kairuki said the government would continue creating an enabling environment for the growth of the communications sector to ensure citizens benefit more from opportunities arising from the use of technology and.
- She said the increase in mobile phone and internet usage demonstrates the growing importance of technology in the daily lives of Tanzanians, particularly in economic and social activities.