The massive spike in the use and importance of Internet connectivity, triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, stands in sharp contrast to the slowing growth in Internet users globally and the persistent, pernicious digital divide.
Additional investment and inclusive, open partnerships can advance progress towards universal broadband – which in turn will accelerate economic growth, help alleviate poverty, impact social development, and address climate change.
This report, written collaboratively, puts individuals at the centre as we build digital infrastructure and progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Source: https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/Publications/2021/09/16/15/27/The-State-of-Broadband-2021