automatic translation a global coalition working to make broadband affordable for all who we are about a4ai team members local partners advisory council national coordinators what we do how we work frequently asked questions key documents where we work dominican republic ghana liberia mozambique myanmar nigeria affordability report report data news news press centre monthly newsletter policy & research get involved job opportunities join us contact us member area subscribe to the newsletter automatic translation who we are about a4ai team members local partners advisory council national coordinators what we do how we work frequently asked questions key documents where we work dominican republic ghana liberia mozambique myanmar nigeria affordability report report data news news press centre monthly newsletter policy & research get involved job opportunities join us contact us member area subscribe to the newsletter featured adopting a 1 for 2 affordability target closing the growing digital divide and achieving universal access means we must work toward a more ambitious affordability target 1gb of mobile data priced at 2 % or less of average monthly income . learn why featured africa summit on women & girls in technology how can we create a digital africa that is powered by and empowering for women summit takeaways featured are people connecting via zero rated services we surveyed 8 000 people across eight countries to find out what mobile data services people are using to access the internet how they re using these services and the impact they have on affordable internet . read the report featured 2015 16 affordability report the new edition of a4ai s annual affordability report released february 22 2016 takes an in depth look at how poverty income inequality & gender inequality are impacting affordability . read the report about the alliance alliance members job opportunities the alliance for affordable internet ... is a coalition of private sector public sector and civil society organisations who have come together to advance the shared aim of affordable access to both mobile and fixed line internet in developing countries . discover more alliance for affordable internet members the africa information & communication technologies alliance aficta is a private sector led alliance of ict associations multi national corporations companies organisations and institutions in the ict sector in africa . aficta s vision is to fulfill the promise of the digital age for everyone in africa . its mission is to encourage multi stakeholder dialogue fostering accelerated and ict enabled development in africa and the use of cutting edge innovative technologies including mobile computing and satellite technologies to achieve an information society in africa . for more info please visit http aficta.org . about this organisation the africa information & communication technologies alliance aficta is a private sector led alliance of ict associations multi national corporations companies organisations and institutions in the ict sector in africa . aficta s vision is to fulfill the promise of the digital age for everyone in africa . its mission is to encourage multi stakeholder dialogue fostering accelerated and ict enabled development in africa and the use of cutting edge innovative technologies including mobile computing and satellite technologies to achieve an information society in africa . for more info please visit http aficta.org . the african technology foundation atf exists to globalize african technologies and introduce global technologies to the african ecosystem . to achieve this atf supports a broad range of initiatives around key economic sectors and is committed to providing african technology startups and enterprises with the necessary knowledge and resources that empower them to raise the economic profiles of their communities municipalities and countries . for more information visit www.thea25n.com . about this organisation the african technology foundation atf exists to globalize african technologies and introduce global technologies to the african ecosystem . to achieve this atf supports a broad range of initiatives around key economic sectors and is committed to providing african technology startups and enterprises with the necessary knowledge and resources that empower them to raise the economic profiles of their communities municipalities and countries . for more information visit www.thea25n.com . alcatel lucent is at the forefront of global communications providing products and innovations in ip and cloud networking as well as ultra broadband fixed and wireless access to service providers and their customers enterprises and institutions throughout the world . for more information visit www.alcatel lucent.com about this organisation alcatel lucent is at the forefront of global communications providing products and innovations in ip and cloud networking as well as ultra broadband fixed and wireless access to service providers and their customers enterprises and institutions throughout the world . for more information visit www.alcatel lucent.com apc believes the internet is a global public good . founded in 1990 apc is an international network and non profit organisation that wants everyone to have access to a free and open internet to improve our lives and create a more just world . apc helps people get access to the internet where there is none or it is unaffordable helps grassroots groups use the technology to develop their communities and further their rights and works to make sure that government policies related to information and communication serve the best interests of the general population especially people living in developing countries . for more information visit http www.apc.org about this organisation apc believes the internet is a global public good . founded in 1990 apc is an international network and non profit organisation that wants everyone to have access to a free and open internet to improve our lives and create a more just world . apc helps people get access to the internet where there is none or it is unaffordable helps grassroots groups use the technology to develop their communities and further their rights and works to make sure that government policies related to information and communication serve the best interests of the general population especially people living in developing countries . for more information visit http www.apc.org the centre for internet and society undertakes policy research on accessibility and inclusion access to knowledge internet governance and telecom and academic research on digital natives and digital humanities . for more visit www.cis india.org about this organisation the centre for internet and society undertakes policy research on accessibility and inclusion access to knowledge internet governance and telecom and academic research on digital natives and digital humanities . for more visit www.cis india.org founded in 2003 the center for technology and society of the getulio vargas foundation cts fgv aims to study the legal social and cultural implications of information and communication technologies . the center combines theoretical analysis with policy oriented work producing academic research and papers that may impact on the development of public policies so they will uphold democracy fundamental rights and the public interest . for more information visit http direitorio.fgv.br cts . about this organisation founded in 2003 the center for technology and society of the getulio vargas foundation cts fgv aims to study the legal social and cultural implications of information and communication technologies . the center combines theoretical analysis with policy oriented work producing academic research and papers that may impact on the development of public policies so they will uphold democracy fundamental rights and the public interest . for more information visit http direitorio.fgv.br cts . the center of studies on information and communication technologies cetic.br has consolidated its position as a reference center for the production of indicators and statistics on the use of information and communication technologies in brazil . it publishes periodic specialized surveys and reports on the use of information and communications technologies icts and the internet by several segments of society . the results of these surveys are critical to monitor and assess the social and economical impact of icts and also to allow the comparison between the realities in brazil and other countries . cetic.br was set up in brazil under the auspices of unesco and is hosted by the brazilian network information center nic.br . it is unesco s first center of studies on the information society . visit http cetic.br for more information . about this organisation the center of studies on information and communication technologies cetic.br has consolidated its position as a reference center for the production of indicators and statistics on the use of information and communication technologies in brazil . it publishes periodic specialized surveys and reports on the use of information and communications technologies icts and the internet by several segments of society . the results of these surveys are critical to monitor and assess the social and economical impact of icts and also to allow the comparison between the realities in brazil and other countries . cetic.br was set up in brazil under the auspices of unesco and is hosted by the brazilian network information center nic.br . it is unesco s first center of studies on the information society . visit http cetic.br for more information . the cherie blair foundation for women provides women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets with the skills technology networks and access to finance that they need to become successful small and growing business owners so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies . working in partnership with local and international non profit organisations the private and public sector the cherie blair foundation for women develops projects with sustainable solutions to the challenges women entrepreneurs face through three programmes enterprise development mentoring and mobile technology . to learn more visit www.cherieblairfoundation.org about this organisation the cherie blair foundation for women provides women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets with the skills technology networks and access to finance that they need to become successful small and growing business owners so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies . working in partnership with local and international non profit organisations the private and public sector the cherie blair foundation for women develops projects with sustainable solutions to the challenges women entrepreneurs face through three programmes enterprise development mentoring and mobile technology . to learn more visit www.cherieblairfoundation.org cisco nasdaq csco is the worldwide leader in it that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected . for more information visit www.thenetwork.cisco.com about this organisation cisco nasdaq csco is the worldwide leader in it that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected . for more information visit www.thenetwork.cisco.com the cto is the oldest and largest commonwealth membership organisation in the field of information and communication technologies icts and uses its experience and expertise to support members in using icts to deliver effective development interventions that enrich empower and emancipate all peoples within the commonwealth and beyond . for more information visit www.cto.int about this organisation the cto is the oldest and largest commonwealth membership organisation in the field of information and communication technologies icts and uses its experience and expertise to support members in using icts to deliver effective development interventions that enrich empower and emancipate all peoples within the commonwealth and beyond . for more information visit www.cto.int with over 240 member organisations in 120 countries we are building a powerful international movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere . for more information visit www.consumersinternational.org about this organisation with over 240 member organisations in 120 countries we are building a powerful international movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere . for more information visit www.consumersinternational.org coollink was incorporated in 2001 and operates as an internet service provider in nigeria delivering end to end solutions and services on vsat and fiber optic platforms along with value added services to guarantee a dedicated service delivery in line with international information technology standards . with the partnership with yahsat and a nation wide presence home and business users