Entry-level handset cost as share of income (poorest quintile)
Cost of an entry-level internet-enabled handset as a percentage of average monthly income for the poorest 20% of people.
Unit Percent Industry Telecommunications
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Each region's latest published value. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.
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2 records · 2 regions · 2025
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 1 record | |||
| end of 2025 | 44% | GSMA · 31 Dec 2025 | actual |
| Africa 1 record | |||
| end of 2025 | 76% | GSMA · 31 Dec 2025 | actual |
Primary documents
Sources
1 document. Each links to the publisher's own copy.
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSMA warns of emerging global AI divide as three billion people remain offline and smartphone component costs soar | GSMA | — | 2 |
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