Smartphones in Use Increased by 5.16% to More Than 31.34 Million

TLDR

• The number of smartphones in use in Tanzania increased by 5.16% to more than 31.34 million.
• 5G mobile technology rollout gained momentum in the quarter ended June 2023, with population coverage rising to 34.18%.
• Geographical coverage of 5G increased slightly from 11.04% to 11.34%.
• The number of 5G base stations rose by 8.5% to a total of 1,958, with Dar es Salaam hosting about 60% of these stations.
• The Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology highlighted the challenge of extending high-speed connectivity to rural areas.