This paper uses data from nationally representative household survey conducted in 17 African countries to analyse mobile adoption and usage. This paper shows that countries differ in their levels of ICT adoption and usage and also in factors that influence adoption and usage. Income and...

Broadband penetration is an important factor for economic growth by improving productivity, accelerating innovation and providing opportunity for new products and services. While the developed world discusses the merits of fixed and mobile broadband, it is clear that for Africa, fixed broadband...