The Next Billion
Between 2012 and 2016, the number of internet users worldwide is expected to double to some 5 billion people, and most of the new arrivals will be on mobile devices in emerging markets. The growth of this connected world will profoundly impact society, politics, technology, education, commerce, and finance.
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- BEAM ME UPThe biggest myths about the next billion internet usersQuartz • November 5, 2019
- HOT SPOTGoogle is boosting internet access in Nigeria’s biggest cities with free public wifiQuartz Africa • July 26, 2018
- PRICEYThese charts show broadband internet is still too expensive for many AfricansQuartz Africa • November 28, 2017
- GROWTHDoubling India business is a no-brainer for Unilever, says CEO Paul PolmanQuartz India • September 11, 2017
- SNAIL SPEEDInternet speeds across Africa are still far below the global minimum standardQuartz Africa • August 14, 2017
- #GOOGLEFORNIGERIAGoogle wants to bypass Nigeria’s slow internet with its “offline first” YouTubeQuartz Africa • July 28, 2017
- CONNECTEDMobile subscriptions are still growing faster in Sub Saharan Africa than anywhere elseQuartz Africa • July 13, 2017
- WORDPLAYAn entire generation of Indians has grown up unable to type in its own language on mobile phonesQuartz India • June 29, 2017
- DATAKenya’s mobile internet beats the United States for speedQuartz Africa • June 8, 2017
- BLOCKED AGAINEthiopia shut down the country’s internet to beat exam cheatsQuartz Africa • May 31, 2017