Connecting the Unserved and Underserved in Africa WHITEPAPER www.hughes.comBackground It’s understood universally that people everywhere need access to the Internet to enjoy its many economic and social benefits, ranging from broader employment prospects to social services and educational opportunities. According to Pew Research: Most sub-Saharan Africans feel positively about the role the internet plays in their country. Large majorities say the increasing use of the internet has had a good influence on education in their country, and half or more say the same about the economy, personal relationships and politics. Yet, there remains a stark reality. The World Bank notes that, “Across Africa...less than a third of the population has access to broadband connectivity.” That divide

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