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Why network coverage alone is no longer enough for Africa
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Africa has made significant progress in expanding digital connectivity over the past decade.
Toni Pellegrino | image suppliedYet expanding network coverage is no longer the biggest challenge.
Moving beyond basic coverageToday, only around 9% of people in Africa remain outside network coverage areas, primarily in rural regions.
Quality must therefore become a core design principle for Africa’s digital infrastructure.
Building resilient networksLooking ahead, Africa’s digital future will depend on three critical priorities.