Tanzania: Tanzania’s Digital Divide Won’t Close Until Smartphones Are in Every Hand

May 26, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- OVER the past decade, Tanzania has achieved remarkable progress in expanding mobile network coverage. Today, more than 95% of the population can access a mobile signal as a foundation for digital transformation. But connectivity alone does not guarantee inclusion: nearly two-thirds of Tanzanians still lack smartphones, the essential tool for full participation in the digital economy.

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