Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital Divide

The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to their opportunities to access information and communication technologies (ICTs).

In rural or countryside areas, the digital divide is often more pronounced due to a lack of infrastructure, such as broadband internet access, and lower levels of digital literacy. This gap hinders the ability of individuals in these areas to participate fully in the digital economy, access educational resources, obtain remote healthcare services, and engage in the broader digital society.

Cost-effective Network

Connectto's business model comprises building simpler optical networks and deploying cost-effective equipment. This strategic approach significantly lowers our capital expenditures (CapEx), empowering us to rapidly expand our points-of-presence, thus offering services for more customers.

By leveraging an optimized-cost infrastructure, Connectto is uniquely positioned to allocate substantial resources towards forging strategic partnerships and fostering job creation within local communities.

This not only amplifies our impact on the digital divide but also cultivates a strong, sustainable foundation for economic growth and technological advancement in underserved areas.

Experience with
Continental Country

Connectto executives have been working with the Telecom industry in Brazil, where more than 50% of Broadband offerings come from small to medium Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Those providers deploy alternative network topologies and cost-effective equipment to bring good-quality Internet access to small cities in the countryside.

Given Brazil's continental scale, comparable to that of the USA, the innovative strategies and solutions employed by Brazilian ISPs hold significant potential for replication in the American rural and countryside areas.