GSMA: Addressing connectivity barriers could unlock $170 billion GDP for Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Guest authors

In its latest report, the GSMA projected that tackling key connectivity barriers to facilitate AI, 5G, and satellite adoption could add $170 billion to Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP by 2030.

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