The line chart depicts the number of African telephone subscribers per 100 people from 1994 to 2004. Overall, over the decade, both fixed-line and mobile subscriptions increased, with mobile users experiencing a notable shift.
In the period before 2001, mobile phone subscriptions were lower than fixed-line, starting at 0.06 and 1.7 respectively. Although both types of subscriptions grew between 1994 and 2000, mobile figures suddenly jumped significantly by 2000, reaching a value of 2. Additionally, in 2001, mobile users surpassed fixed-line subscribers, with mobile subscriptions at approximately 3.8.
During the remaining four years, mobile subscriptions saw the most substantial increase, reaching 8.8. In contrast, fixed-line subscriptions exhibited a gradual rise, ending the period at 3.1. This trend indicates a growing preference for mobile communication over fixed-line services.
