GSMA and PDAA Launch Roadmap for Digital Connectivity in Africa
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What happened
The GSMA and the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) launched a new roadmap aimed at accelerating meaningful digital participation across Africa. The initiative, titled Advancing Digital Connectivity in Africa: Charting Africa’s Path to 1 Billion Connected People by 2030, was presented at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026. The roadmap is based on findings that, while 3.1 billion people globally are within mobile broadband coverage, the mobile internet usage gap in Africa is estimated at around 906 million people.
Why it matters
The document outlines three priorities for governments, industry, development partners, and investors to bridge the digital divide. These priorities include accelerating the migration of mobile users from 2G and 3G handsets to 4G and 5G smartphones. The roadmap also emphasizes integrating investments in energy and connectivity, alongside reducing the cost of connecting rural and underserved communities.
Who's involved
- AfricaThe continent is the primary focus of the roadmap, which addresses its unique digital divide challenges.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The GSMA/PDAA roadmap was officially launched at the UNGA on September 23, 2026.1 source
GSMA and PDAA launched a roadmap for Africa to narrow the mobile internet usage gap.1 source
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