Continued Growth in Communication Services in Tanzania
Habari mpya za telecom Tanzania · maelezo ya Continued Growth in Communication Services in Tanzania · imesasishwa 10 Aug 2026 · habari mpya · masasisho · maelezo
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- DAR ES SALAAM: THE number of mobile phone lines in Tanzania reached 116.9 million by June 2026, representing a 4.51 per cent increase from more than 111.9 million lines recorded in March this year.
- Kairuki gave the figures today, August 10, 2026, while presenting the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the 2025/26 financial year.
- Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Kairuki, said the increase reflects continued growth in the use of communication services, including voice calls, internet and short message.
- According to the minister, the increase demonstrates a continued upward trend in the use of various communication services, particularly voice calls, internet and SMS.
- She said the trend reflects changing patterns in the use of communication services, with consumers owning multiple lines depending on their needs, including internet access, business and other communication services.