GSMA Targets $40 Smartphones to Bring 20 Million People Online—But Hurdles Are There

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• ⬤ GSMA aims to bring 20 million people online with $40 smartphones, faces challenges in manufacturing and affordability
• ⬤ The initiative could be a game-changer for global connectivity, but production costs and subsidies are major hurdles
• ⬤ The GSMA's goal is part of a broader effort to increase digital inclusion and bridge the global digital divide