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From The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
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Côte d’Ivoire is one of the most developed telecommunications markets in West Africa. Its mobile phone penetration rate was 162% in 2021 and continues to grow as Ivorians use multiple SIM cards to take advantage of promotional offers. There is strong competition between the existing mobile network operators, each of which has invested heavily in expanding and improving their coverage and services. As more affordable smartphone options enter the market and 4G and 5G services are rolled out, mobile internet usage and mobile money subscriptions will continue to grow. Expanded fixed-line internet infrastructure is also a key development, with a growing number of Ivorians signing up for fixed-line fibre-optic internet services.

This chapter contains an interview with Fatoumata Bâ, Founder and Executive Chair, Janngo Capital.

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