Entry-level smartphone costs hit 76% of monthly income in Sub-Saharan Africa

BusinessDay | 16-09-2026 08:17pm |

The cost of an entry-level internet-enabled smartphone has risen to the equivalent of 76 percent of average monthly income in Sub-Saharan Africa. The finding highlights the affordability challenge for many people in the region seeking to access mobile internet.

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