According to official data from the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA), the total number of active mobile network subscribers increased by 10.6% from 24.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 to 27.1 million subscriptions in the second quarter of 2026. Further, the increase has led to points in the mobile penetration rate shifting upwards, and specifically, the mobile cellular penetration rate increased from 119.1 per 100 individuals to 128.0 per 100 individuals. Additionally, the increase in mobile network subscriptions reflects continued digital transformation, expanding telecommunications infrastructure, stronger uptake of mobile financial services, and intensified competition in Zambia’s...
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