How many countries have 5G?

More than a dozen countries – which, with the exception of Nigeria, are mostly in Eastern and Southern Africa – now have 5G services available. Urban areas are increasingly reaching maximum capacity, given the site density and available spectrum, leading to service disruption.

How many 5G networks are there in Africa?

There are now commercial 5G networks in more than 10 countries in the region, with stakeholders in many more countries expecting commercial 5G to be available in their markets by 2025. By the end of this decade, there will be more than 340 million 5G connections in Africa, equivalent to a fifth of total mobile connections.

Who implements 5G in Africa?

At the time of developing this report and based on the status of 5G deployment in Africa , it is clear that the implementation of 5G networks and services are dominated by mobile operators whose product portfolios follow the traditional telecommunications models in offering enhanced mobile broadband.

Is 5G a problem in Africa?

5G has been the subject of misconceptions in many countries, including some in Africa. This has resulted in potential customers expressing concerns about the technology and hesitation to adopt 5G services when it becomes available in their markets.

What does Africa's 5G report mean for Africa?

With Africa’s future digital ecosystem increasingly reliant on advanced networks, ATU’s 5G report provides both an urgent and strategic outline for nations to follow.

What are the benefits of 5G technology in Africa?

The benefits to be derived from 5G technology networks extend well beyond broadband access and are unique to the national development agenda of African countries meaning that it may not be the same for every African country, economic sector or business within that country.