Bridging the Digital Divide with Sustainable Internet Access

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We believe digital access is a basic human right.

Yet more than 2.6 billion people around the world still live without the internet.

We're here to change that.

Our approach

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Impact Marketplace

Procure globally at lower cost.

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Projects and funding

Source funding and subsidize key projects.

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Advocacy, thought leadership

Campaign, lobby and lead systemic change.

Our purpose

We empower local entrepreneurs to connect their communities with affordable internet. Our global partnerships and cost-saving procurement ensure digital access for education, health, jobs, and entertainment, driving long-term development.

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Our commitment to the SDGs

The United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Connectivity plays a fundamental role in achieving these goals.

Our programs impact eleven SDGs and help ensure the future of our planet.

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Our impact

Philippines

6.3 million people covered

We are working to bridge the digital divide with a focus on GIDA regions together with Microsoft Airband and other partners to bring down the costs of satellite solutions to cover the most rural and underserved regions of the country.

Kenya

800,000 people covered

In Kakuma Refugee Camp, we're empowering women and fostering entrepreneurship by providing vital digital connectivity, enabling new opportunities and livelihoods within the community.

Colombia

Connecting Communities Along the Amazon River

Our most remote projects provide vital connectivity to communities along the Amazon River. These initiatives overcome challenging terrain to bring digital access to areas previously cut off.