Uneven Broadband Access and Mobile Internet Growth

Broadband internet access is growing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, but there are significant disparities in usage across regions. For instance, only about 30% of people in sub-Saharan Africa use the internet, compared to over 70% in Latin America. The development of mobile networks has been crucial to this growth, particularly in rural areas, as mobile internet is cheaper and faster to deploy than traditional broadband. However, substantial gaps persist between urban and rural areas, and closing these gaps requires significant infrastructure investment from governments.