In 2022, nearly 95 percent of the world population was covered by at least a 3G mobile network. In urban areas, the 3G coverage is reported at approximately 99.3 percent full coverage, and in rural areas around 88.8 percent was covered by at least 3G mobile network.
Share of population covered by at least 3G mobile (cellular) network worldwide and in rural and urban areas in 2022, by regional type
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ITU. (August 15, 2023). Share of population covered by at least 3G mobile (cellular) network worldwide and in rural and urban areas in 2022, by regional type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228809/mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type-urban-rural/
ITU. "Share of population covered by at least 3G mobile (cellular) network worldwide and in rural and urban areas in 2022, by regional type." Chart. August 15, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228809/mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type-urban-rural/
ITU. (2023). Share of population covered by at least 3G mobile (cellular) network worldwide and in rural and urban areas in 2022, by regional type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228809/mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type-urban-rural/
ITU. "Share of Population Covered by at Least 3g Mobile (Cellular) Network Worldwide and in Rural and Urban Areas in 2022, by Regional Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228809/mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type-urban-rural/
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Share of population covered by at least 3G mobile (cellular) network worldwide and in rural and urban areas in 2022, by regional type [Graph], ITU, August 15, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228809/mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type-urban-rural/
