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‘Digital by default’ is the new ‘connecting the unconnected’

September 30, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Bridging the digital divide isn’t just about connectivity – it’s about making the connected ‘digital by default’ in an inclusive digital economy: UNESCAP. Read more…

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Starlink to cover all of the Philippines by mid-2023

August 31, 2022 News Centre 0

Starlink Internet Services Philippines is reportedly aiming to fully cover the Philippines by the middle of 2023, but questions of affordability remain. Read more…

jio and airtel
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Jio and Airtel bag gov’t contract to roll out 4G in uncovered villages

June 1, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Jio and Airtel win a new contract worth $484.6m from the Indian government to provide 4G in uncovered villages of “aspirational districts”. Read more…

wellness for everyone
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Wellness tech: trendy gadgets for the rich, or better health for everyone?

May 19, 2022 Jouko Ahvenainen 0

Wellness tech can help poor people with medical conditions, but the marketing is focused on affluent people living healthy lifestyles. Read more…

indonesia must prioritize equality
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Indonesia must prioritize digital growth policies that don’t worsen inequality

April 21, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Indonesia digital surge could amplify the country’s growing inequality unless the government prioritizes policies that ensure inclusion. Read more…

nairobi poa internet
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Nairobi is reaping the benefits of fast, affordable broadband

March 31, 2022 News Centre 0

Poa Internet’s fast, cheap broadband internet service is a game-changer for low-income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. Read more…

digital skills gap
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Indonesia’s workforce says it has a serious digital skills gap

March 30, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Most workers in Indonesia are finding themselves in need of new or updated digital skills, says a new report from AWS and AlphaBeta. Read more…

digital divide ITU
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Closing the digital divide remains a major mission for the ITU

February 23, 2022 John C. Tanner 0

The ITU’s Chaesub Lee says the standards body is more relevant than ever as it identifies the various gaps that comprise the digital divide. Read more…

filipinos embrace metaverse
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Filipinos are going to embrace the metaverse – here’s why

February 22, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

The metaverse will likely find a good footing among Filipinos thanks to their enthusiasm for social media and a vibrant startup ecosystem. Read more…

mobile landline phone
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Life before mobile: the joy of unavailability vs the tyranny of ‘always on’

January 5, 2022 John C. Tanner 0

The most common response to the question of what people miss about pre-mobile times is this: the freedom to be unavailable. Read more…

green ICT digital divide
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Collaboration crucial to ensure green ICT bridging digital divide: UN

October 19, 2021 John C. Tanner 0

Green ICT can be a central enabler of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to develop a sustainable, green and equal society. Read more…

rural connectivity digital
Off the Wire

Experts call for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty

July 28, 2021 News Centre 0

To close the digital divide and drive economic recovery, collaboration is needed to lower rural connectivity cost, improve digital literacy. Read more…

Microsoft content with Eros Now
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Microsoft pilots new tech to offer content service without internet in India

November 5, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Microsoft is testing new technology to bridge the digital divide in India by offering content service to users without internet connectivity. Read more…

School closures Asia
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Coronavirus school closures in Asia expose digital divide

March 16, 2020 News Centre 0

Millions of children in Asia with unequal internet access risk falling behind because of school closures amid the coronavirus outbreak. Read more…

AI vs human digital divide
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AI could make digital divide worse if we’re not careful

September 11, 2018 John C. Tanner 0

ITEM: Adoption of various AI technologies is likely to disrupt the global economy in ways that could potentially widen the digital divide unless policymakers, companies and even workers take steps to mitigate such an outcome. Read more…

ericsson myanmar
Off the Wire

Ericsson BTS in rural Myanmar uses under 1kW of power

August 29, 2018 News Centre 0

Ericsson says it has successfully deployed a base station in rural Myanmar that uses three frequency bands, supports 2G, 3G and 4G, and runs on less than 1 kilowatt of power. The deployment uses Ericsson’s Read more…

wi-fi emerging
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It’s high time for emerging market operators to cash in on Wi-Fi

July 23, 2018 Guest Writer 0

Wi-Fi represents a huge opportunity for service providers in emerging markets and recent initiatives from technology players such as Google and Facebook confirm it. However, there are a number of reasons why Wi-Fi has not Read more…

GSMA
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Spectrum prices are still ruining cellcos and their customers: GSMA report

July 18, 2018 News Centre 0

A new study from the GSMA says that spectrum prices in developing countries are, on average, more than three times higher than in developed countries, which is hindering mobile penetration. The new report from GSMA Read more…

public wi-fi india
Off the Wire

Public Wi-Fi is key to India’s digital inclusion ambitions: report

July 10, 2018 News Centre 0

Public Wi-Fi can play a key role in driving ubiquitous connectivity and digital inclusion in India, according to a new Analysys Mason report. Despite fast increases in number of people connected (316 million at the Read more…

facebook
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Facebook gives up on broadband drones – but just the drone part

June 29, 2018 John C. Tanner 0

ITEM: Facebook has officially given up on its project to deploy broadband UAVs that would connect the unconnected to the internet from the air. Or at least it’s giving up on doing the UAV part. Read more…

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