Nairobi, Dec. 8 -- The number of mobile subscribers connected to the fast fifth-generation (5G) network grew 19.96 percent during the three months to September, rising to 1.5 million up from 1.2 million in the preceding quarter ended June.

The growth in the review period was faster than the 5.4 percent recorded between April and June, indicating accelerating uptake of the new-generation mobile technology in the country.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) defines 5G subscribers as users with enabled devices who are consistently connected to the network, reflecting active adoption rather than mere device ownership.

High-end smart devices and expensive data bundles remain a barrier to widespread 5G adoption, limiting access primar...