Digital Inclusion
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Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has launched the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan, aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing funding and support to digitally-excluded groups. -
Meta has revealed plans to launch its most ambitious subsea cable project to date: Project Waterworth.
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Eutelsat has passed the 200,000-user mark for its Konnect Wifi hotspots has been reached.
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Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has secured a US$20 million loan from Finnish development financier Finnfund and investor BlueOrchard Finance to expand its network in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Equinix will make an initial $50 million investment to advance digital inclusion through the launch of The Equinix Foundation, which will provide funding to organisations working to ensure equitable and inclusive access to technology, connectivity and education.
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The UK’s 5G providers will face an investment gap of as much as £12-£14 billion as they seek to meet government commitments to provide nationwide coverage.
Forthcoming events
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The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Is partnering with the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) to promote digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
