Why is 50×15 designed to enable affordable computing and Internet access?
The benefit derived from connecting a larger share of the world’s population to the Internet is profound. The technology people use to connect is important, but is only a means to an end. The solutions used in developed parts of the world simply will not apply in many high-growth markets. These challenging environments will require new ways of thinking, new ways of access, and a vision to overcome traditional obstacles. We will need to consider new types of hardware devices outside standard industry definitions . These devices will be designed specifically to provide basic computing functionality — including Internet access — at prices within reach of a majority of families in high-growth markets.
