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SIG-2026-0819-FC86·MarketReported

Iranian mobile phone ownership cycle extends to 5-6 years due to high prices

Rising mobile phone prices and reduced purchasing power have extended the average Iranian mobile phone ownership cycle to 5-6 years, compared to a global average of 3.8-4.2 years in 2026. Demand for mobile phone repairs has increased by 60% year-on-year.

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Added2026-08-19
UpdatedNot revised
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Signal IDfc86f10d-e867-45cc-96b2-4bc7bedab953
CategoryMarket
Event typeMarket
JurisdictionIR
Source publishedVerification pending
Added2026-08-19
Last updated—
Entity
IIranian mobile phone market
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