Connecting the unconnected now five times more than predicted

The International Telecommunication Union, the UN’s tech arm, says hooking up the world to the Internet by 2030 will cost $2.6-$2.8 trillion, before anyone logs on.

Giving the despots a hand

The Biden administration plans to support a controversial cybercrime treaty at the United Nations this week, despite concerns that it could be misused by authoritarian regimes.

Digital divide deepens

The growth of internet access around the world has slowed dramatically, according to new data.