Thursday
October 31
2024

Report: Mobile Internet ‘Usage Gap’ Comprises More Than 3 Billion People

By Ken Wieland

It’s well understood that the number of people covered by mobile internet does not necessarily equate to takeup. This is especially true in poor and rural areas where finding the money to buy a device – or lack of education about the benefits of accessing digital services – can often prove huge barriers to adoption.

Photo courtesy of Pete Linforth.

Source: TelecomTV (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Technology, Telecommunications
Tags
digital inclusion, Digital Public Infrastructure, infrastructure, skill development