A survey has revealed that Germans are comfortable with digital tools, but the country falls behind in areas such as education and telemedicine due to outlooks and regulations around privacy. Changing these perceptions will be essential to ensuring everyone has access to vital services.

High-speed internet is seen as an essential part of modern living but many rural Americans are having to go without. All Points Broadband aims to change that by connecting people living in rural communities with the rest of the online world and helping to close the digital divide.

Most Americans are able to access the internet for essential work during lockdown, but some are unable to connect. A survey has highlighted the divides impacting American students’ ability to digitally submit homework, providing an opportunity for edutech companies to bridge the gap.

As Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out, there is talk of a price war between the $50-billion infrastructure giant and rival independent service providers. As the competition intensifies, what do Aussies want and expect from their high-speed broadband connections?