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21 November 2025
ITU and UK collaborate to close digital divide
Digital connectivity is no longer a luxury. For societies and economies worldwide, it has become a lifeline.
Yet in underserved communities, especially across the Global South, billions of people are not using the Internet. Many struggle with slow and unreliable connectivity or find digital services unaffordable. Hundreds of millions have no Internet access at all. Closing these gaps is essential to building stronger economies and ensuring everyone can participate fully in today’s digital society.
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