Mobile internet usage gap: Pakistan ranks among top countries by absolute number
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as one of the countries with the world’s largest mobile internet usage gaps, with around 140 million people living within mobile broadband coverage but not using mobile internet, highlighting affordability, digital skills, and connectivity challenges that could hold back the country’s digital economy. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA)…
Islamabad, Pakistan: According to a recent report by the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), Pakistan is among the countries with the highest mobile internet usage gaps globally. The report states that around 140 million people in Pakistan live within mobile broadband coverage but do not use mobile internet. This gap is larger than in any other country, with India having the largest gap at 710 million people.
Nigeria ranks alongside Pakistan in this category. The GSMA warns that without urgent action, the world may create a new divide between those with and without access to AI technologies. Despite living within mobile broadband coverage, over 3.4 billion people worldwide still do not use mobile internet. The barriers to mobile internet adoption in Pakistan include affordability, digital skills, and connectivity challenges. Addressing these issues is crucial for Pakistan's digital economy and overall development.
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