Tue, 21-Oct-2025

School connectivity can boost GDP in least connected nations

GDP

KARACHI: The nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realise an increase in GDP by up to 20 per cent by connecting schools to the Internet, a report issued by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and sponsored by Ericsson, revealed. A well-educated workforce is more likely to be innovative and foster groundbreaking ideas, … Read more

UK government to miss broadband and 5G targets?

UK government broadband 5G targets

MPs have warned that the UK may fail to get its target of offering superfast broadband to 85% of the UK by 2025. The government had initially aimed for nationwide coverage within 5 years. However, targets were affected when it was found that only 25% of the promised £5bn funding would be available. The Commons … Read more