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The telecom industry in Africa is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by improvements in internet infrastructure and the adoption of newer technologies focused on boosting download speeds, and delivering high-quality connectivity.

Top 10 African countries with the fastest internet download speed in November 2024 | Pulse Nigeria

Solomon Ekanem

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the fastest internet download speed</li><li>The list is courtesy of Open Signal</li><li>Open Signal analyzed 27 African markets and identified South Africa as the country with the fastest download speeds at 34.5Mbps, followed by Zimbabwe and Morocco</li></ul>

While progress has been made in expanding internet access, Africa still faces challenges in achieving optimal download speeds, lagging behind the rest of the world. As the continent transitions to 5G, several obstacles have emerged, including policy changes, and inadequate investment in digital infrastructure.

Africa still faces challenges in achieving optimal download speeds, lagging behind the rest of the world.

Implementation of 5G cellular networks will bring faster download and upload speeds.

Additionally, many countries still rely on outdated 2G and 3G networks, struggling to meet modern internet demands.

Open Signal's report titled '<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.opensignal.com/2024/11/11/the-state-of-mobile-network-experience-in-africa">The state of mobile network experience in Africa'</a> revealed that most users surveyed across different regions spent 8.3% to 38.5% of their time on 3G and 2G networks, with 63% of the markets spending over 20% of the time on older technologies that influenced both the download speed experience and consistency quality.

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However, some nations have successfully facilitated a smooth transition by ensuring the necessary resources are in place.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.opensignal.com/2024/11/11/the-state-of-mobile-network-experience-in-africa">Open Signal</a> analyzed 27 African markets between June 1, 2024 and August 29, 2024 showing how each nation compares to its peers, using key measures, such as Download Speed Experience

According to the report, the top 10 African countries with the fastest download speeds are:

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Speed (Mbps)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">34.5</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Zimbabwe</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">22.9</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">22.6</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20.8</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tunisia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20.4</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Madagascar</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20.3</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Senegal</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">18.1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cote D'Ivoire</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">16.8</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">15.8</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">15.8</td></tr></table>

Internet consumers in South Africa observe the fastest download speed experience on the continent at 34.5Mbps. In second place is Zimbabwe with a download speed of 22.9Mbps and Morocco in third place with download speed of 22.6Mbps.

Angola, Ethiopia and Libya emerged the bottom three in the continent with internet download speed of 7.9, 9.1 and 9.1Mbps respectively.

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Top 10 African countries with the fastest internet download speed in November 2024

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