Four in five people around the world believe that the Internet is a fundamental right - a poll for the BBC world service suggests.
The survey which consisted of more than 27,000 adults in 26 countries found strong support for Internet access.
Dr. Hamadoun Toure, the secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) told the BBC that "The Internet is the most powerful potential source of enlightenment ever created". He goes on to say that governments must "regard the internet as basic infrastructure - just like roads, waste and water".
It is for such reasons that we support Linknet, an African Co-operative with their Wireless Hotspot installations in rural Zambia.
Most people ask us why we're bothering to install a Wi-Fi Hotspot Service over there when surely food and running water are more important. We don't disagree that these services are important, we just feel that without access to the world wide web through Wi-Fi Hotspot deployments, a whole nation stands to get left behind. Can you imagine your children being brought up in a world with no computers, no internet, no Wi-Fi?
You can read more about the story on the BBC website here.
If you want to help connect Africa - recommend a friend for a Wi-Fi Hotspot today and we'll donate £10 towards the cost of a Wi-Fi Hotspot Controller for Linknet. Alternatively, donate directly to Linknet here.
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