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When It Comes To 5G, Africa’s Top Smartphone Seller Is Missing In Action

By  |  May 11, 2020

5G is the future, even for places like Africa where internet penetration is at an all-time high. Internet speeds have become the definition of connectivity in this age.

In 2019, global shipments of 5G-supported phones reached 19 million units, as demand was higher than expected. For context, there were zero 5G devices in 2018.

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