Digital divide.

Frames digital access as a fixed binary between connected rich countries and disconnected poorer ones. In reality, connectivity is only part of the issue: access also depends on pricing, coverage, and digital skills.

Digital access exists on a spectrum shaped by the price of data, quality, devices, and skills — not just whether a connection exists. Although mobile internet penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa was 27–28% in 2023, the region's large population means that still translates into roughly 330–340 million users — comparable in size to the United States.

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2. 02.bbc.com
3. 03.undp.org