UN telecomms agency chief: One third of humanity still offline

The benefits of cutting-edge technology remain out of reach for around 2.6 billion people globally who are still waiting for an Internet connection, the head of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said on Thursday, outlining the agency’s plans to narrow the gap. 

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UN telecomms agency chief: One third of humanity still offline

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