Kyrgyzstanis Spend an Average of .61 per Month on Mobile Internet, Analysts Say
Kyrgyzstanis Spend 2.43 Percent of Income on Mobile Internet, Study Shows
A recent study conducted by analysts from the British Broadband Genie service has revealed interesting insights into the costs of mobile internet in Central Asia. According to the updated list, Kyrgyzstanis spend 2.43 percent of their income on mobile internet access, positioning the country at 90th place on the list.
Tajikistan, on the other hand, was ranked 163rd on the list, with residents spending about $13.77 on mobile internet, equivalent to 8 percent of their average salary. This places Tajikistan among the worst countries in terms of mobile internet affordability in Central Asia, with only Afghanistan ranking below it.
Uzbekistan fared the best among Central Asian countries, securing the 43rd spot on the list. With an average salary of $364, Uzbekistanis only spend $4.36 on mobile internet, which is 1.2 percent of their income.
Kazakhstan, with a higher average salary of $583.6, spends $9.79 on mobile internet, accounting for 1.68 percent of their income. This places Kazakhstan at 63rd on the list.
Overall, the study analyzed the mobile internet affordability in 179 countries, using the cost of a tariff plan with 10 gigabytes of traffic as the benchmark. On average, people worldwide spend 4.09 percent of their salary on mobile internet, with the average cost of a tariff plan totaling $24.2.
The study sheds light on the varying costs of mobile internet access across different countries, highlighting the importance of affordability and accessibility in this digital age. As technology continues to play a crucial role in people’s daily lives, ensuring affordable internet access for all remains a key priority for governments and policymakers.
