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30% -- internet penetration rate for Congo (DRC) population (2023)
As of 2023, 30% of the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo had internet access according to the International Telecommunication Union.
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30%
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2023
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75
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60
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20
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30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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International Telecommunication Union
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https://www.billionaires.africa/2025/05/03/elon-musks-starlink-wins-congo-license-after-earlier-ban/ ↗
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Elon Musk’s Starlink wins Congo license after earlier ban
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Key Points
- Congo has approved Elon Musk’s Starlink service, reversing a prior ban driven by national security concerns tied to ongoing rebel activity in the country’s eastern region.
- Starlink is set to launch in days, offering satellite internet in hard-to-reach areas where tra…
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International Telecommunication Union
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Congo (DRC) population: 30% internet penetration rate. Source: International Telecommunication Union (2023). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/congo-internet-penetration-2023
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