The GSMA report on Madagascar’s digital economy, presented at the Novotel in Ivandry during the Digital Africa Summit, highlights a striking gap between network coverage and actual internet usage. Local operators and international experts are calling for urgent tax reforms. In Madagascar, while 3G and 4G networks cover a significant portion of the population, the high cost of devices remains a major barrier, with taxes accounting for 47% of the total price of a smartphone.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-17 08:08:50 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://midi-madagasikara.mg/obstacles-a-lacces-a-internet-47-du-cout-dun-smartphone-sont-constitues-de-taxes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=obstacles-a-lacces-a-internet-47-du-cout-dun-smartphone-sont-constitues-de-taxes