The global digital/electronic/technological divide persists as a significant obstacle to equity/fairness/justice, hindering individuals and communities from fully participating in the modern/contemporary/current world. Access to reliable and affordable telecommunications/internet services/connectivity is essential/crucial/fundamental for education,

The digital divide, a significant/a growing/an increasing disparity in access to information and communication technologies, presents/poses/creates a considerable challenge in today's increasingly connected/interdependent/integrated world. To address/To mitigate/To bridge this divide, it is imperative/crucial/essential to expand telecommunications