Tanzania: Tanzania's Digital Rise - What the Latest Tcra Report Tells Us

What the report says

Tanzania’s telecommunications sector continued to expand in the quarter ending June 2026, according to the latest Communications Sector Performance Report from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), as reported by Daily News. The article says the country had about 117 million telecom subscriptions, up from 111.9 million in March, reflecting the use of multiple SIM cards by many customers rather than that many individual users. It also notes a competitive mobile market led by Vodacom, Yas, Airtel, Halotel and TTCL.

Internet use also grew quickly. The report cited 62.79 million internet subscriptions, 89.7% internet penetration and a 11.65% rise in data consumption to 1,041 petabytes. The piece says mobile broadband remained the main access route, while local voice traffic rose and SMS traffic edged down, suggesting a shift toward internet-based communication. Smartphone subscriptions increased to 31.34 million, but the article highlights that feature phones still dominate and affordability remains a barrier to wider digital inclusion.

The report also pointed to broader infrastructure gains, including 3G, 4G and 5G population coverage, with 5G reaching 34.18%. Daily News said Tanzania’s mobile money ecosystem remained a major driver of digital adoption, with subscriptions rising to about 87.05 million. At the same time, the sector recorded 7,334 fraudulent attempts, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity risks. The article argues that future progress will depend not only on building networks, but also on improving access to devices, data, skills and useful digital services, especially in rural areas.