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Broadband Inclusion for All
Providing High-Speed Broadband Access for More Africans
According to analysis by the International Telecom
Union (ITU), only 6.7% of African homes had access
to broadband connections by 2013. In Europe, this
figure reached up to 77%. African users are eager to
gain access to the Internet. What they need is fast,
reliable, and affordable broadband services.
Given that Africa has rigid demands for broadband
access but lacks fixed network resources, wireless
broadband becomes especially important for bridging
the digital divide in Africa. With its ultra-high
downlink bandwidth and industry chain maturity,
Huawei’s TD-LTE solution effectively improves the
penetration of broadband access in Africa while reducing the cost of wireless broadband access. In the
past, broadband access was a luxury that could be afforded only by wealthy individuals and enterprises
in Africa. Now, Huawei’s TD-LTE solution has changed broadband access from a luxury to a basic ICT
service accessible to ordinary people in Africa. Wireless broadband is developing rapidly, playing an
increasingly important role in reducing the number of Africans who lack internet connections. More
and more Africans have gained access to high-speed broadband services and benefited from the
efficiency and convenience of the information society.
Huawei enables broadband inclusion for all, ensuring that broadband is available everywhere. As an
active member of broadband projects in different regions, Huawei seeks to bridge the broadband divide
around the globe. In addition, Huawei enthusiastically promotes future-proof ICT technologies to improve
people’s livelihoods and provide local communities with easy access to the information society.
Huawei’s TD-LTE solution increased the
penetration of broadband services in Africa
130 Sustainable Development