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Gender divide in mobile usage

India has an estimated 114 million fewer women than men owning a mobile phone

With India’s large population, reaching the unconnected women should also be a focus for mobile stakeholders. Photo: Hemant Mishra/MintPremium
With India’s large population, reaching the unconnected women should also be a focus for mobile stakeholders. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

With a population of more than 1.3 billion and a gender gap of 36%, India has an estimated 114 million fewer women than men owning a mobile phone. Bridging the ownership gap represents a significant revenue opportunity. With India’s large population, reaching the unconnected women should also be a focus for mobile stakeholders.

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Published: 26 Mar 2015, 12:28 PM IST
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