Rwanda mobile penetration passes 62%

Rwanda’s mobile subscriber numbers have passed 6.6 million, for a penetration of 62.5%.

The latest statistics issued by Rwanda’s Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) this week indicate steady growth in subscriber numbers this year, from 5.9 million (55.1% penetration) in January to 6.6 million (62.8%) at the end of July.

MTN Rwandacell still holds the lion’s share of subscribers, with over 3.66 million.