Digital divide stories

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.

Walgo Infra has supported Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout across Karnataka, extending high-speed connectivity to urban and rural areas throughout the state.

EDGNEX is investing USD $2.3 billion to build a 144 MW AI data centre in Jakarta, aiming for operation by December 2026 to boost Indonesia's digital growth.

New Zealand rises to third in Adobe’s 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.

Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.

Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.

Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.

The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.

AI is transforming recruitment, boosting efficiency in CV screening but raising concerns about bias and the irreplaceable role of human judgement.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group 2025 Awards for expanding internet in Asia-Pacific.

Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and PAKSAT have teamed up to enhance high-speed internet access across Pakistan, aiming to tackle the country's digital divide.

Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled new networking solutions targeting telcos in the Asia Pacific, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and bridge the digital divide.

As AI shapes our future, a concerning gender gap reveals that only 29% of AI-skilled workers are women, amplifying biases in technology.