Fast mobile internet is propelling Africa’s digital revolution, bringing new potential for economic development, education, healthcare, and empowerment. With the rapid increase in mobile penetration in the country, more and more people are finding new ways to maximize their devices. Given the continent’s young population, this process has been seamless.
Africa, typically associated with connectivity issues, is currently experiencing a digital revolution. With the proliferation of mobile devices and the expansion of telecom infrastructure, mobile internet access is increasing at an unprecedented rate across the continent.
Mobile adoption has increased dramatically across Africa, driving the continent’s digital revolution. The quality of internet connectivity has significantly improved in tandem with the proliferation of mobile devices. Throughout the continent, the availability of 4G and 5G high-speed mobile internet services is growing.
This has also helped in providing economic opportunities for young innovative minds. It has facilitated the rise of digital entrepreneurship, allowing small businesses to reach new markets and consumers to access online services.
The advantages of a fast mobile internet span past commerce, it also seeps into education, health, governance, and even leisure.
With that said, below are the top 10 African countries with the fastest internet for mobile devices at the start of the new year. The data on this list is courtesy of the Speedtest Global Index.
The figures date back to January 2024 and represent median indexes. Speedtest Global Index ranked 181 countries across the globe.
| Rank | Country | Internet speed (Mbps) | Global rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Africa | 48.11 | 56th |
| 2. | Botswana | 43.79 | 62nd |
| 3 | Morocco | 35.51 | 68th |
| 4. | Mauritius | 33.87 | 72nd |
| 5. | Côte d’Ivoire | 32.23 | 75th |
| 6. | Uganda | 30.19 | 80th |
| 7. | Zimbabwe | 30.18 | 81th |
| 8. | Ethiopia | 29.70 | 84th |
| 9. | Senegal | 29.44 | 85th |
| 10. | Nigeria | 26.74 | 93rd |
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