Burundi communications and 5g base stations

Are cell phones a problem in Burundi?

All fixed connections via DSL, cable or satellite were counted here, but not those connected to the internet via mobile communications. The increasing prevalence of cell phones and the simultaneous decline in landline phones clearly indicate a change in Burundi.

Is Burundi lagging behind in the development of telecommunications?

Compared to the United States, Burundi is massively lagging behind in the development of telecommunications. Under the country code +257, there were a total of 7.49 million connections in 2022. Among them were 7.47 million mobile phones, which corresponds to an average of 0.58 per person. In the US, this figure is 1.1 mobile phones per person.

Does Burundi have a good internet connection?

Burundi is lagging behind in the expansion of broadband internet connections. Around 6 percent of all residents have access to the internet. Around 0 percent have their own fast internet connection, which is at least faster than the former ISDN (more than 256 kbit/s).

How many people in Burundi have Internet?

Values above 100 percent mean that, on average, every inhabitant has more than one connection. Burundi is lagging behind in the expansion of broadband internet connections. Around 6 percent of all residents have access to the internet.