Internet Access in Mozambique
Mozambique’s internet infrastructure is heavily mobile-dominated, with three main operators—Vodacom Mozambique (about 50% market share), Movitel, and Tmcel—while fixed-line broadband remains minimal. Tmcel has accumulated over $400 million in debt and is undergoing restructuring to avoid bankruptcy. Mozambique is connected to SEACOM and EASSy submarine cables, landed in 2009–2010, and the 2Africa subsea cable landed in Maputo and Nacala in 2023. MozIX Internet Exchange Point keeps local traffic within Mozambique. <li Vodacom launched Mozambique’s first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023, with plans to extend coverage to about 75% of the population by 2025. 3G/4G networks cover most urban