Internet in East Africa
Internet use in East Africa is still very low compared to developed countries. East Africa is a solid economic bloc with over a combined population of 120 million. It is estimated that 10% of East Africans – 12 million – actively use the Internet. T More recently, there are several emerging EAC online platforms that amalgamate East Africa. Internet speed is also low in East Africa compared to developed countries. There was a fibre optic line landed at the Port of Mombasa in 2009 that serves the region, on top of long-standing satellite and dial-up. These are mostly in urban areas and relatively dear. This is perhaps one of the main hindrances for online growth in East Africa.
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