In the African context, home internet access statistics should be looked at with a wary eye. Mobile broadband is a better barometer for change.

Stories of a long-term fibre optic project in Chad and limitations on online freedom in The Gambia show just how differently African nations treat internet progress.

Visuals on Sub-Saharan African broadband prices, international connectivity, and Internet speeds highlight a need to lower access barriers.

Internet World Stats has always been an excellent resource for global Internet use figures. For years, the site has routinely updated country-specific Internet penetration statistics when new ITU reports become available. However, in early September, Internet World Stats began tracking the number of Facebook users by both continent and country. …