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North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind

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North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind

By Bonface Orucho: North African countries are sprinting ahead in 5G, completing a Mediterranean connectivity arc that leaves the rest of the continent behind. From Tunisia...

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5G connectivity in North Africa. Credit: Techpoint

North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind

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