2025年移动互联网连接状况：概述报告

OverviewReport The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobileecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovationfoundational to positive business environments andsocietal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power ofconnectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.Representing mobile operators and organisations acrossthe mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMAdelivers for its members across three broad pillars:Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions,and Outreach. This activity includes advancingpolicy, tackling today’s biggest societal challenges,underpinning the technology and interoperability thatmake mobile work, and providing the world’s largestplatform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWCand M360 series of events. Partnership|Progress|Prosperity This material has been funded by UK Aid from the UKGovernment; however, the views expressed do notnecessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies. This document has been financed by the SwedishInternational Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.Sida does not necessarily share the views expressedin this material. Responsibility for its contents restsentirely with the authors. We invite you to find out more atgsma.com The Connected Society programmeworks withthe mobile industry, technology companies, thedevelopment community and governments to increaseaccess to and adoption of mobile internet, focusing onunderserved population groups in developing markets. This report is based on research funded in part bythe Gates Foundation. The findings and conclusionscontained within are those of the authors and donot necessarily reflect positions or policies of theGates Foundation. For more information, please visitwww.gsma.com/connected-society Authors:Matthew Shanahan, Kalvin Bahia To get in touch with the Connected Society team,please emailconnectedsociety@gsma.com Contributors:Abi Gleek, Anne Shannon Baxter,Boralba Kapllani, Claire Sibthorpe, Harry FernandoAquije Ballon, Madeleine Askham, Rosie Leary,Simran Jena GSMA Intelligenceis the definitive source of globalmobile operator data, analysis and forecasts, andpublisher of authoritative industry reports and research.Our data covers every operator group, network andMVNO in every country worldwide – from Afghanistan toZimbabwe. It is the most accurate and complete set ofindustry metrics available, comprising tens of millions ofindividual data points, updated daily. Published:September 2025 GSMA Intelligence is relied on by leading operators,vendors, regulators, financial institutions and third-partyindustry players, to support strategic decision makingand long-term investment planning. The data is used asan industry reference point and is frequently cited bythe media and by the industry itself. Our team of analysts and experts produce regularthought-leading research reports across a range ofindustry topics. www.gsmaintelligence.cominfo@gsmaintelligence.com Contents Key findings7 1.Trends in mobile internet connectivity9 2.Network coverage and infrastructure15 3.Understanding mobile internet use in low- and middle-income countries 18 4.Barriers to mobile internet adoption and use20 5.Affordability of internet-enabled handsets and data28 6.Call to action Glossary35 Why mobile internetconnectivity matters Mobile is connecting more people to theinternet than ever before, with 58% of theworld’s population now accessing the internetthrough their own device.1Mobile remainsthe primary – in some cases, only – way mostpeople access the internet in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Mobile accountedfor 84% of broadband connections in 2024.2 such as healthcare, education, e-commerceand financial services, and provides income-generating opportunities. It can help reducepoverty4,5and is associated with higher levelsof wellbeing.6,7 GSMA analysis has estimated that over theeight years from 2023 to 2030, closing theusage gap would provide $3.5 trillion inadditional gross domestic product (GDP).Closing the gender gap in mobile internetadoption in LMICs would provide $1.3 trillionin additional GDP.8 After two years of relatively slow growth, 2024saw an increase in the rate of mobile internetadoption globally.3However, significant digitaldivides persist. Those who are digitally excludedare more likely to be poorer, less educated, rural,persons with disabilities or women – groups thatstand to gain the most from connectivity. Of the global population, 38% live withinmobile broadband coverage but do not useit, while 4% are still not covered by mobilebroadband. In an increasingly digital world,it is more urgent than ever to ensure everyonecan access, use and realise the benefits ofinternet connectivity. Addressing the digital divide providessignificant socioeconomic benefits toindividuals, societies and economies. Mobileinternet enables access to essential services About thisreport series The MCI measures the key enablers of mobileinternet con