The march of the young: mobile internet users on the rise
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GSMA Intelligence’s Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. In this edition, we look at the rising number of mobile internet users around the world and explore the main sources of this growth.
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