THE ECONOMIST
- COVID-19 has highlighted society’s reliance on digital connectivity, whilst exposing the access inequalities of developing countries.
- The tech industry is uniquely positioned to broaden digital access through 5G cloud-based storage solutions which could significantly lower the cost of devices.
- The Edison Alliance, a joint initiative between Verizon and the World Economic Forum, aims to prioritize digital inclusion worldwide.The past year has starkly illustrated just how crucial digital connectivity has become in the lives of people across the income spectrum, in countries around the world.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/02/5g-digital-access-social-equality
