How internet use impacts citizens

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In the past year, the average monthly cost of 500 MB mobile data fell by 17.3% in low-income countries. As the internet becomes more accessible, how does this affect the daily lives of citizens?

Weekly Digest   Issue #09         The impact of internet inclusivity   In the past year, the average monthly cost of 500 MB mobile data fell by 17.3% in low-income countries. As the internet becomes more accessible, how does this affect the daily lives of citizens?   FIND OUT HERE →

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