Digital Inclusion
Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a new regulation establishing the Universal Access Fund, funded by a 1.5% levy on telecom operators' annual gross revenue to connect rural areas. This policy aims to advance the country's digital economy goals. The Ethiopian Communications Authority will manage the fund to address infrastructure gaps in underserved regions.
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A new Bitkom survey shows that 74% of Germans over 65 now use the internet, up from 48% five years ago. Most seniors employ it for communication and daily tasks, but nearly all seek more support to keep up with rapid technological advances.