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In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou, CEO of Africa Samurai Consulting, explains to me the state of internet access and cellular coverage in Benin and other parts of West Africa. We also discuss the WiFi options for companies, different providers and how people generally communicate with each other on their phones these days.

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(00:00) Introduction and recap of previous episode

(00:25) Which is more common in West Africa: computer or smartphone

(01:05) Do companies provide a phone

(01:52) Smartphones or old-school flip phones

(02:28) Prepaid vs subscription

(03:32) Data vs calls vs SMS

(04:32) Communication via data vs communication via phone network

(05:21) How available is free WiFi in West Africa

(05:47) Availability of 4G in Benin

(06:37) Internet access in Benin

(07:32) Internet providers in Benin

(10:59) Stability of internet and electricity in Benin

(13:19) Summary

(14:03) Wrap-up

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