The big US tech giants have recognized the existing connectivity gaps and the need for additional investment associated with this as a major business opportunity.
Google committed $1 billion to drive Africa's digital transformation, including projects like Umoja, a fiber optic cable connecting Africa to Australia.
Improved internet access in Africa through these projects is expected to enhance connectivity, lower prices, and boost productivity and employment rates.
Leapfrogging, bypassing traditional technological stages, has driven mobile phone adoption in Africa, with key players like MTN, Orange, Vodafone, and Bharti Airtel.
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