DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 3 -- TELECOM expansion in Tanzania is bringing millions of new users online, as sustained investment in network infrastructure improves coverage, boosts data speeds and extends mobile internet access to previously underserved rural and peri-urban areas.

This infrastructure led growth is reshaping digital inclusion and supporting broader economic participation across the country. According to the latest data from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), internet subscriptions rose by 3.2 per cent, increasing from 56.3 million in September last year to 58.1 million by December.

Airtel Tanzania, one of the countrys largest telecommunications operators, attributes the increased internet users to its growt...