- Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most affordable broadband internet.
- This list is courtesy of Cable.co.uk.
- Sudan ranks number 1 on the list.
Africa is home to a thriving tech ecosystem, with businesses and tech centers popping up all across the continent. However the barrier to this trend in some African countries, is access to the internet, particularly in the rural regions. One of the most effective approaches to solving the issue of internet penetration in several African countries is to ensure affordability.
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It goes without saying that the impact of making broadband accessible and affordable can be profound, driving transformative changes that benefit individuals, businesses, and entire economies, particularly on a youthful continent like Africa.
Africa's population is young, with some countries having more than 50% of their population under the age of 25. This group has tremendous potential for creativity, entrepreneurship, and social change.
When the internet is affordable, it not only provides relief for this demographic still trying to get a foothold on their finances, it also ensures that they have access to a vast pool of resources and networks to aid in their respective journeys.
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Additionally, Africa’s tech ecosystem is rapidly growing, with SMEs, startups and even the informal sector becoming more and more reliant on the internet for operations. A cheap broadband allows for a similarly rapid adoption of this new found tech revolution.
With this, it is easy to see that the importance of an affordable broadband service cannot be overstated. Which is why some countries on the continent have ensured that its citizens would be able to access the internet for as little cost as possible.
Below are the top 10 of these countries, according to the Global broadband pricing league table 2024 report by Cable, a UK based company which offers extensive pricing comparisons and expert evaluations to help people make informed decisions regarding their telecom requirements.
Top 10 African countries with the most affordable broadband internet 2024
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| Rank | Country | Average cost of broadband per month | Global rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sudan | $2.40 | 1st |
| 2. | Egypt | $8.31 | 5th |
| 3. | Zimbabwe | $9.64 | 11th |
| 4. | Republic of Congo | $12.62 | 20th |
| 5. | Tunisia | $15.01 | 23rd |
| 6. | Eswatini | $15.90 | 29th |
| 7. | Ethiopia | $18.46 | 40th |
| 8. | Libya | $19.07 | 42nd |
| 9. | Algeria | $20.80 | 47th |
| 10. | Nigeria | $21.89 | 51st |
