Andre Yoskowitz
27 Sep 2015 23:09
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have both pledged to help bring Internet to everyone on the planet by 2020.
"When people have access to the tools and knowledge of the Internet, they have access to opportunities that make life better for all of us," reads the declaration. "The Internet belongs to everyone. It should be accessible by everyone."
The declaration was made at the UN this week, as part of a larger pledge by the United Nations to get everyone out of poverty by 2030.
"The Internet is more than just a network of machines; it is the key driver of social and economic progress in our time," Zuckerberg added. "A 'like' or a post won't stop a tank or a bullet, but when people are connected, we have the chance to build a common global community with a shared understanding -- and that's a powerful force," he said.
By giving Internet access to all, Zuckerberg estimated that affordable education could be brought to 600 million children who would otherwise grow up without education.
So far, the UN says $25 billion has been pledged by the U.S., Canada and other nations although the UN has estimated it will cost over $5 trillion to make its goals a reality.
Source:
Yahoo