Broadband is a key enabler of 21st century skills, education, local innovation and economic growth. The commission, Governments and Industry can cooperate to provide affordable and pervasive broadband access globally...

Today and moving into the future, broadband technologies will continue to be the cornerstone for enhancement of social and economic development. The equitable and affordable access to the broadband networks by all citizens will therefore be key...

Broadband is not just another technology. It is a key driver of social and economic growth. With the explosion of mobile and Internet, broadband provides an essential platform that is shaping our society. It is ICT's role to ensure that everyone...

The development of broadband networks today, is like the building of railways in the 19th century. They are essential to the future development of the global economy and prosperity of society…

The latest ICTs have created new opportunities for the creation, preservation, dissemination and use of information. UNESCO aims to go further, towards the construction of inclusive knowledge societies in which people can transform information...

Without broadband, millions are blocked from reaping the benefits that those in other countries take for granted. Governments should understand that investing in broadband capability, even if it is initially modest, represents a down payment…

Wang Jianzhou is currently the Chairman of China Mobile Communications Corporation. He formerly served as Director General of the Department of General Planning of the Ministry of Information Industry, and Chairman and President of ...

As a powerful high-speed Internet and telecommunications tool, broadband technology has enormous capacity for expanding the potential of e-government systems for making the public sector more efficient, accessible, dependable and responsive…

Broadband is more than just another technology, it is an incredibly powerful tool which is able to transform our societies and economies. By allowing easier access to information globally and improving our ways of communication wherever we are…

Making broadband readily and rapidly available around the world could have a significant impact on helping to lift people out of poverty. We have already seen the impact of mobile phones in encouraging trade and wealth creation – good internet…

One of the universal rights in the 21st century is that people must have effective means to communicate and access information to lead a productive and happy life. Broadband allows this right to be fulfilled…

The transformational impact of broadband on people's lives and global economies is no longer questionable; the remaining challenge is to extend these obvious benefits to the majority of global citizens and allow them to unleash their creative...

Connectivity matters. It is important to have affordable access to information and communication for all. There is no reason for a new divide. Broadband and communication technologies are among the most important tools to enhance development…

India and other emerging markets can significantly enhance their economic activities through broadband penetration. Lack of developed infrastructure can be overcome through provision of broadband services and a broadband communication highway opens…

Broadband infrastructures provide a fundamental communication and transaction platform for economic and social development. They help bridge urban and rural divides, improve productivity and expand employment opportunities…

Without a doubt, broadband is the nervous system of today's new civilization, so broadband access is a top priority for our technological society. It is very important that broadband be a high-quality universal service at a low cost...

Technology offers both a hope and a danger. The worldwide web is bringing us all closer together with rapid and inexpensive communications; it is helping farmers in developing countries tap into market opportunities in the developed world…

Microsoft is proud to be an inaugural member of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development. We have public-private partnerships with both the ITU and UNESCO, the commission's funding organizations...

Broadband is the road to the democratization of access to information and knowledge…

Jeffrey D. Sachs is the Director of The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University. He is also Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon…

Broadband is a critical driver of political and socio-economic transformation and thus sustainable human development; providing opportunities for connecting Africa to the world, facilitating our integration into the global economy and for delivering…

It is with great pleasure that I accept the invitation to be a founding Commissioner of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development. I look forward to sharing Australia's experiences in developing a national broadband network as well as…

Julius Genachowski was nominated by President Barack Obama as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on March 3, 2009, and sworn into office on June 29, 2009. Chairman Genachowski has two decades of experience in public service...

Broadband offers unique opportunities world over to change the paradigm for social, political and economic development,specially for the poor at the bottom of the paradigm…

Access to basic services and information are preconditions, which enable people to fully participate in the society. An effective communications policy can ensure that these services are available everywhere and most importantly for everyone…

Mobile satellite communications, on land, sea and air, are fundamental to the goals of the Broadband Commission, in particular providing universal broadband services which ensure transport safety and security and interoperability in rural…

Equitable access to communications and knowledge is more than a right, it is a must for all citizens of the world, wherever they may live, and the development of affordable broadband networks is instrumental to fulfilling this objective…

Throughout her career, Kathy Calvin has taken an active role in a range of philanthropic activities, including the boards of the International Women's Media Foundation, City Year, Internews, Share Our Strength, and the United Nations Association...

The Broadband Commission for Digital Development is an admirable initiative, which will not only give hope to countries pushing to achieve the MDGs by 2015, but will also demonstrate that those goals are possible...

In the 21st century, affordable, ubiquitous broadband networks will be as critical to social and economic prosperity as networks like transport, water and power. Not only does broadband deliver benefits across every sector of society...

Mr. Jafari has spent 35 years in the global IT services, telecommunications, media and entertainment and education industries. He now manages a portfolio of business relationships and interests which include advising established …

Broadband is not a luxury that only an advanced economy can afford. It has become the underpinning of a more dynamic, sustainable and equitable globalized economy. Together, we can make this happen. The time is now…

I am honored to serve on the Broadband Commission for Digital Development to contribute in finding ways in which world leaders, businesses and individual consumers can take full advantage of technological advancements in the ICT sector, particularly…

The introduction of cellphones has already led to a measurable improvement in the lives of billions of consumers across the planet. We can expect global broadband to do even more…

A country's broadband network is a basic infrastructure and a critical foundation for economic and societal development. Through the innovative services that emerge from such networks, everyone, including the disabled and the less-privileged …

Klaus Leisinger has held and still holds several advisory positions in a number of national and international organizations, such as the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the UN Economic and …

Together, let's join our efforts, our expertise and our ambitions so that in the future, with the help of universal broadband access, we can make a society where communication, knowledge and development are a reality for everyone...

Access to mobile communications is critical in breaking the cycle of poverty in developing countries. By 2015, we anticipate some 4 billion broadband users, with 80-90% of them being mobile. To be successful in achieving...

Broadband is the 21st century modern highway of information. Highway, which creates knowledge based economies. Economies where the information is a priceless commodity. I believe that Broadband connectivity should provide equal access to all…

Broadband as a trans-global socio-economic issue should become a new digital infrastructure to bridge all continents of the world and it should generate all kind of public-private partnership efforts, in international, regional as well as…

Bridging the broadband divide is essential to create an information society for all. It requires enhanced connectivity at affordable prices and the capabilities to make good use of improved connectivity…

Dr Mo Ibrahim is a global expert in mobile communications with a distinguished academic and business career. In 1998, Dr Ibrahim founded Celtel International to build and operate mobile networks in Africa...

Broadband opens up a wide range of applications that are not feasible at lower data rates. These range from entertainment and interactive games, to work from home, remote medicine and collaborative applications…

He has had a long and distinguished career in both academia and the public sector. His recent experience includes; Member of Informatization Promotion Advisory Committee, Office of the Prime Minister from 1998-2004, Member of Special Committee…

Dr Speranza Ndege is an ICT/e-Learning specialist with practical experience in training, research, online tutoring and technical advisory services. She holds a PhD, MSC in Computer Based Information Systems, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Education…

Broadband is revolutionizing the way we live and how we do business - somehow like electricity, telephones, railways and highways changed our world. Culture, democracy, efficiency – it all improves with broadband…

Ultra-broadband and fiber-based broadband are the core trend of broadband development in future. High-definition video and on-demand service are consumers' requirements for better experience. Since huge investment is the challenge for broadband…

The leadership role of the Broadband Commission will provide a strong platform for achieving the MDGs. If we are to improve the quality of life for the underprivileged, we must engage all of the actors to develop innovative partnerships…