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Rwanda Ranks First in East Africa in Broadband Internet Affordability
Rwanda Ranks First in East Africa in Broadband Internet Affordability
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Rwanda now offers the most affordable broadband internet within the East African Community (EAC), surpassing Tanzania and Kenya, according to a new report by British research firm Cable.Rwanda's advancements in technology and infrastructure, along with increased competition among service providers, have significantly lowered internet costs. Rwandans pay an average of $43.22 per month, down from $60.96 last year, or 29.1%.Tanzania's average cost, for instance, increased slightly to $43.44 per month, and Kenya's broadband prices decreased marginally to $47.73 per month.In Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the average cost of broadband internet is $304.57 and $170.97, respectively, and remains high. The average cost of broadband internet in Uganda is $52.59, while it is marginally higher in Somalia at $54.58.Globally, Sudan offers the lowest rates at $2.40 per month, despite infrastructure challenges. Other low-cost countries include Argentina ($5.17), Belarus ($7.03), and Ukraine ($7.35).
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Rwanda Ranks First in East Africa in Broadband Internet Affordability
15:44 12.08.2024 (Updated: 17:04 12.08.2024) Cable is a UK-based comparison website that helps consumers find the best deals on broadband, TV, and mobile services. The platform provides detailed price comparisons and expert reviews to aid users in making informed decisions about their telecommunications needs.
Rwanda now offers the most affordable broadband internet within the East African Community (EAC), surpassing Tanzania and Kenya, according to
a new report by British research firm Cable.
Rwanda's advancements in technology and infrastructure, along with increased competition among
service providers, have significantly lowered internet costs. Rwandans pay an average of
$43.22 per month, down from
$60.96 last year, or
29.1%.
Tanzania's average cost, for instance, increased slightly to
$43.44 per month, and Kenya's
broadband prices decreased marginally to
$47.73 per month.
In Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the average cost of broadband internet is $304.57 and $170.97, respectively, and remains high. The average cost of broadband internet in Uganda is $52.59, while it is marginally higher in Somalia at $54.58.
Globally, Sudan offers the lowest rates at $2.40 per month, despite infrastructure challenges. Other low-cost countries include Argentina ($5.17), Belarus ($7.03), and Ukraine ($7.35).
"At the other end of the table, the most expensive was Burundi ($304.57, 222nd, the second-most expensive country in the world), followed by Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) ($170.97, 218th) and Mozambique ($118.26, 208th)," the report read.
