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April 14, 2015

Cell Phones in Africa: Communication Lifeline

Few Own Smartphones in Africa, But Cell Phones Common

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Few Own Smartphones in Africa, But Cell Phones Common

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Cell Phones in Africa: Communication Lifeline
Younger, Educated and English-Speaking Africans More Likely to Own Smartphone
Texting Most Common Use of Cell Phones in Africa
Cell Phone Ownership Surges in Africa
Very Few Africans Have Landlines
Young More Likely to Use Cell Phones for Texting, Taking Pictures or Video
Texting, Taking Pictures and Videos Most Common Use of Cell Phones in Africa

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