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The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2023

A comprehensive overview of the trends in global connectivity and the key barriers to mobile internet adoption.

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Regional resources

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Global

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Sub Saharan Africa

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Middle East and North Africa

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South Asia

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East Asia and Pacific

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Latin America and Caribbean

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Previous reports

Browse past editions of The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity.

A smiling young man and an older woman sit together, both looking at a smartphone the woman is holding. The man is gesturing towards the screen. The background is teal. Text reads: "The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2022.
2022
A woman wearing a headscarf and face mask stands outdoors in a green field, looking at her mobile phone. The cover text reads, “Connected Society: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021.” The GSMA logo appears in the upper left corner.
2021
A woman in a patterned dress balances a tray of goods on her head whilst using a mobile phone. She stands on a wet street in a rural area with other buildings visible in the background. Text on the image reads: "The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2020.
2020
A young woman sits on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling as she looks at a mobile phone. She wears a blue checked shirt and a pink skirt. The background includes bamboo poles, a bicycle, and bare earth, indicating a rural setting. Text on image discusses mobile internet.
2019
Report cover with a dark red background featuring a digital, wireframe globe in red tones. Text reads: "Connected Society State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2018." GSMA logo in the top left corner. Copyright GSMA Association at the bottom.
2018

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