A4AI

Campaign mobilised to entrench internet as fundamental human right

#UnmuteTheWorld campaign launched to get all of Africa online.
Michael Malakata
2:30
Mar 3, 2021

Start-up looks to cover Botswana with ‘Wi-Fi blanket’

One Wireless to deploy mass Wi-Fi with intention to deliver 40Mbps at US$0.40 per GB.
2:20
Dec 4, 2020

Fresh approach to broadband pays off for Africa

A4AI report identifies better spectrum management, improved policy frameworks and investment.
6:10
Aug 6, 2020

Smartphone costs keeping billions offline

A staggering 2.5 billion people live in countries where a smartphone costs a quarter or more of average monthly income, according to research from A4AI.
6:20
May 21, 2020

Other barriers to internet use says ITU

Organisation details analysis of ICT price trends in 2019.
3:10
Apr 20, 2020

46% of world's population still offline

Response to COVID-19 could be held back because of failure to connect more people, warns World Wide Web Foundation.
2:00
Jan 14, 2020

Chad cuts telecoms excise duty to bolster internet

Move could give market a significant, much-needed boost says GSMA.
2:10

Internet access too costly for most in Africa

Government taxation of data access and airtime top ups affects cost according to A4AI report.
5:00
Oct 18, 2019

Broadband for all in Africa will cost US$100-billion

Universal broadband access will require a further 1.1-billion more people online.
4:10

Data prices fall in Africa but it's not enough says A4AI

Organisation says despite lower broadband costs and mobile data prices, African governments still have big task ahead.
1:50
Sep 16, 2019

High cost blamed for Burundi's low internet penetration

Regulator bemoans rates and insists government is making the right investments.