5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since 2019. The current penetration of 5G network in Africa is so low. 5G Connections in AfricaIn Sub-Saharan Africa, 3% of all connections will be on 5G by 2025 according to GSMA. GSMA’s “Roadmaps for 5G Spectrum: Sub-Saharan Africa” 2021 report notes that policymakers should aim to make available 80-100 MHz of contiguous spectrum per operator in prime 5G mid-bands (e.g. Nokia notes that in countries like South Africa, Nigeria and North Africa there will be increased 5G adoption following the release of the new spectrum.

Source: Daily Nation August 25, 2022 11:09 UTC