Internet use, smartphone ownership increase across sub-Saharan Africa, but mobile phone ownership holds steady

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October 5, 2018

Internet Connectivity Seen as Having Positive Impact on Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Internet use, smartphone ownership increase across sub-Saharan Africa, but mobile phone ownership holds steady

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Internet use, smartphone ownership increase across sub-Saharan Africa, but mobile phone ownership holds steady

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Internet Connectivity Seen as Having Positive Impact on Life in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan African publics largely see growing internet connectivity as a positive
Sub-Saharan internet users more likely to say internet use has good influence on their country’s politics
Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind wealthier regions in terms of internet use
For internet users in sub-Saharan Africa, staying in touch with family and friends is most common activity
Most social media users in sub-Saharan Africa post about entertainment, not religion or politics
Mobile phone owners in sub-Saharan Africa tend toward social activities, mobile banking
Sub-Saharan Africans are more likely to send texts, use mobile payment services on smartphones

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