The line chart illustrates the number of fixed-line and mobile telephone subscribers per 1,000 inhabitants in Africa from 1994 to 2004.
Overall, the mobile subscriber base started off quite low, while fixed-line subscriptions were more prevalent in 1994. By 2004, however, the number of mobile telephone subscribers surpassed that of fixed lines, making mobile the dominant means of telecommunication.
In terms of fixed-line subscriptions, the figure started at 1.7 in 1994 and grew steadily to reach 3.1 by 2004. Over the course of a decade, fixed-line infrastructure continued to develop and provided reliable service for users.
On the other hand, mobile subscriptions began very low at just 0.06 in 1994. Due to advancements in technology and science, mobile subscriptions surpassed fixed lines in 2001, reaching 3.0 per 1,000 inhabitants. Following this, mobile subscriptions grew rapidly to 8.8 per 1,000 inhabitants by 2004, nearly tripling the fixed-line figure of 3.1. Mobile telephony had established itself as the leading form of communication, boasting a large number of users.
