The Problem
The internet is an integral part of the daily lives of nearly half of the world's population. We use it to shop, communicate, develop, and learn. Unfortunately, if nearly half of the world has internet, more than half does not. To be specific, around 56 percent of people didn't have access as of 2016. The issue is not just present outside of the U.S, either. In Detroit, Michigan, more than 40% of households have no internet, and a further 15% have only mobile data plans. Internationally, Niger, Ethiopia, Somalia, and several other African countries have far lower rates than even that.
Source: Strategy-Business.com
Region | Internet Access % |
---|---|
Detroit | <60% |
Myanmar | 1.16% |
Ethiopia | 1.7% |
Source:Fortune.com |