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The Critical Link
- An excellent article recently published in Developing Telecoms examines the potentially transformative impact of lowering smartphone prices in Africa. According to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa Report 2025, affordability remains a significant barrier, with approximately 58% of Africans still offline due to the high cost of smartphones. In response, the GSMA, in partnership with leading African operators MTN, Airtel, and Orange, has proposed introducing ultra-low-cost 4G smartphones priced between $30 and $40 to help bridge this digital divide.
