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From MediaTek: "Smartphone services are adding $150Bn to sub-Saharan African economy"
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In an interview with CNBC Africa, GSMA lead analyst, Kenechi Okeleke, claims the mobile industry is responsible for creating 3 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa. By 2022, the GSMA expects the mobile economy to add $150Bn to Africa's GDP.
MediaTek is actively engaging with local operators, smartphone brands and events to enable increasing smartphone penetration across the African continent, which is currently at 44%. Affordable smartphones offer an always available connection for personal use, small or large businesses.
Source: https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mobile-economy-is-adding-150bn-to-sub-saharan-african-economy
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About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
Exponential Technology Group Member
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.