The GSM Association has urged African governments, including Nigeria, to reduce taxes on entry-level smartphones and implement regulatory reforms to accelerate digital inclusion.
The association warned that about 961 million Africans covered by mobile broadband networks remain offline and risk being excluded from the artificial intelligence revolution.
The call was made on Wednesday at the ATU-GSMA Workshop on Advancing Africa’s Digital Future: Data, Connectivity and Satellite Regulation, held during the 7th Ordinary Session of the Conference Preparatory Committee of the African Telecommunications Union in Abuja.
The GSMA is a global organisation representing mobile network operators and the broader mobile ecosystem, working with governments and industry stakeholders to advance digital connectivity and policy development worldwide.
The workshop brought together regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss measures to strengthen Africa’s digital economy.
Speaking at the event, the Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at GSMA Africa, Caroline Mbugua, said Africa’s
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