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Mobile is an important driver of economic growth across all sectors. In Africa, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) estimates that a 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration would yield a 2.5% increase in GDP per capita.<\/p>\n<p>A conducive regulatory environment is required to accelerate countries\u2019 digital transformation and maximise the benefits of connectivity for businesses, citizens and governments. An important element of this is the tax framework, which has the potential to unlock digital inclusion by striking the right balance between capturing revenues for the government and supporting connectivity adoption and usage.<\/p>\n<p>This report presents the current state of mobile sector taxation in Tanzania and provides recommendations to improve connectivity through tax reform. 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