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5G NetworksAfrican 5G penetration to hit 25% by 2029 – OmdiaAfrican 5G penetration to hit 25% by 2029 – Omdia
Omdia forecasts that 5G penetration in Africa will grow from 1.4% in 2024 to over 25% by 2029, while 4G and 5G combined will account for more than 80% of all mobile subscriptions in 2029.
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