Recently, the ITU released the annual, “The World in 2010: ICT Facts and Figures,” which highlights noteworthy trends in ICT access and usage. The 8-page (1.78mb) document provides an overview of standard metrics such as mobile subscriptions, Internet penetration, fixed broadband subscriptions, and costs for these services. Much of the …

Google event in South Africa, 3G stats from the ITU, ICT conference in Senegal

ITU stats, Nigerian broadband costs & mobile stats, Asian investment, Glo 1 & ACE, .africa campaign

Although a Google search for “Connect Africa Summit” produces 83,100 results, only 171 of these were indexed in the past year which is somewhat surprising given the 1,036 participants. Not much is directly said about the 2007 Connect Africa Summit, other than annual publications by the ITU. Still, the heads …

Internet predictions, ICT for reform & education always a hot topic

Global Broadband Commission, ICT accountability