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October 5, 2018
1. Majorities in sub-Saharan Africa own mobile phones, but smartphone adoption is modest
Smartphone ownership more common among younger sub-Saharan Africans
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1. Majorities in sub-Saharan Africa own mobile phones, but smartphone adoption is modest
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Majorities across sub-Saharan Africa own a mobile phone; basic phones are most common type
Smartphone ownership increasing across sub-Saharan Africa
Large educational divides in both mobile phone and smartphone ownership across sub-Saharan Africa
Higher-income sub-Saharan Africans more likely to own mobile phones, particularly smartphones
Smartphone ownership more common among younger sub-Saharan Africans
Text messaging, making payments and taking photos are the most popular mobile activities in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africans more likely to send texts, use mobile payment services on smartphones
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