Somalia's internet infrastructure continues to face challenges, with outages averaging four hours per event and occurring about eight times annually. Despite these disruptions, internet penetration has grown steadily, reaching nearly 29% of the population in 2026. As mobile networks expand, more Somalis access the internet via smartphones, increasing overall user numbers to approximately 12 million.
The increase in internet usage reflects Somalia's expanding digital economy and mobile connectivity. Data usage per user has reached an average of 1.5 GB monthly, supporting e-commerce, online education, and communication. Improving infrastructure and stability remains critical for Somalia to enhance digital inclusion and reduce outage durations, fostering economic growth and social development.