The Unfinished Digital Revolution: Expanding Internet Access

The Unfinished Digital Revolution: Expanding Internet Access Internet access has grown at remarkable speed, yet digital opportunity remains deeply unequal. While networks now reach much of the world, millions of people, especially in poorer countries, are still shut out of the digital economy. The reasons go beyond infrastructure, and reflect gaps in affordability, skills, and inclusive policy design. May 2026, Story by Ana Florina Pirlea & Lorena Corso, Visuals by Jan Willem Tulp & Maarten Lambrechts, Illustrations: Drew Bardana https://data360.worldbank.org/en/atlas/internet-access/