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# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

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## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level coverage across World Bank member states, enabling cross-national comparison of basic digital infrastructure penetration.

## Significant Recent Data Points

*Note: Specific values require direct query of the referenced data keys. Researchers should access the cached datasets for current figures on global internet penetration rates, mobile subscription density, and fixed-line infrastructure trends.*

## Critical Data Gaps

- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, reliability, latency) remain unavailable
- **Affordability data** (cost as percentage of income) not captured in current refresh
- **Subnational/urban-rural disaggregation** absent from these indicators
- **Public access points** (libraries, community centers) not measured
- **Digital literacy and skills** data not included in World Bank infrastructure series

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the relationship between mobile subscription saturation and internet adoption vary across income groups, and which countries show the largest gaps between mobile infrastructure availability and actual internet use?*

This analysis can identify where infrastructure exists but barriers to meaningful access persist—critical intelligence for equity-focused digital inclusion investments.

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*For data access, query the referenced keys through the institutional data portal.*

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

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## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level coverage across World Bank member states, enabling cross-national comparison of basic digital infrastructure penetration.

## Significant Recent Data Points

*Note: Specific values require query of the referenced data keys. Practitioners should retrieve current figures using the provided keys for precise country-level statistics on mobile penetration rates, fixed-line infrastructure, and internet adoption percentages.*

## Critical Data Gaps

- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, reliability, latency) remain unavailable
- **Affordability data** (cost as percentage of income) not captured in these indicators
- **Subnational/urban-rural disaggregation** absent from World Bank series
- **Digital literacy and skills** measures not included
- **Gender-disaggregated access data** not available in current refresh

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the relationship between legacy telecommunications infrastructure (fixed lines) and mobile adoption vary across income groups, and what does this suggest for leapfrogging patterns in digital development?*

This dataset enables longitudinal analysis of infrastructure substitution effects across economies at different development stages.

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*For data retrieval, contact the Data Library with the provided keys.*

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026
**Sources:** World Bank Development Indicators (freshly fetched 2026-02-20)

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## Available Institutional Data

Three World Bank indicators are now accessible for analysis:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide cross-country, time-series coverage enabling longitudinal analysis of connectivity infrastructure and adoption rates.

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## Significant Recent Data Points

*Specific values pending extraction from fetched datasets.* Practitioners should query the data keys above for current country-level figures. Historical trends typically show mobile subscriptions exceeding 100 per 100 people in developed markets, while internet usage rates vary significantly—from above 90% in Northern Europe to below 25% in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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## Remaining Data Gaps

- **Quality of access:** No data on connection speeds, reliability, or affordability ratios
- **Disaggregation:** Missing breakdowns by gender, income quintile, urban/rural, disability status
- **Meaningful use:** No indicators for digital literacy or productive internet engagement
- **Community infrastructure:** Absence of data on public access points (libraries, telecenters)

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## Research Question This Data Can Address

> *How does the relationship between mobile penetration and internet adoption differ across income groups, and which countries show the largest gaps between infrastructure availability and actual usage?*

This analysis can identify where connectivity infrastructure exists but barriers to adoption persist—informing targeted digital equity interventions.

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

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## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level coverage across World Bank member states, enabling cross-national comparison of basic digital infrastructure penetration.

## Significant Recent Data Points

*Note: Specific values require query execution against the fetched datasets. Researchers should access the data keys above to retrieve current figures for target countries.*

## Critical Data Gaps

The following remain unavailable or insufficiently covered:
- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, reliability, latency)
- **Affordability indicators** (cost as % of income, particularly for low-income quintiles)
- **Subnational/urban-rural disaggregation**
- **Device ownership rates** (smartphones, computers)
- **Digital literacy and skills assessments**
- **Gender-disaggregated access data**

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the relationship between mobile subscription saturation and internet adoption vary across income groups, and which countries show the largest gaps between mobile infrastructure availability and actual internet use?*

This analysis can identify where infrastructure exists but adoption lags—signaling potential affordability, literacy, or relevance barriers requiring targeted intervention.

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*For data access, contact the Data Library or query using provided keys.*

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

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## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level longitudinal data on basic connectivity infrastructure and internet adoption rates.

## Key Data Points

*Note: Specific values require querying the referenced data keys. Practitioners should access the full datasets for current figures across 200+ economies.*

## Critical Data Gaps

The following remain unavailable or incomplete:
- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, latency, reliability by region)
- **Affordability data** (cost of data as % of income, disaggregated by quintile)
- **Subnational/rural-urban breakdowns** for connectivity indicators
- **Device ownership rates** beyond mobile subscriptions
- **Digital literacy and skills assessments** at population level
- **Disaggregation by gender, disability status, and age cohorts**

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the trajectory of internet adoption (IT.NET.USER.ZS) correlate with mobile infrastructure growth (IT.CEL.SETS.P2) across income classifications, and which country groups show persistent connectivity gaps despite high mobile penetration?*

This analysis can inform targeted digital inclusion investments where mobile-first strategies may be insufficient.

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*For data access, contact the Data Library or query via API using provided keys.*

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

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## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level coverage across World Bank member states, enabling cross-national comparison of basic digital infrastructure penetration.

## Significant Recent Data Points

*Note: Specific values require query of the referenced data keys. Practitioners should retrieve current figures using the provided keys for precise country-level statistics on mobile penetration rates, fixed-line infrastructure, and internet adoption percentages.*

## Critical Data Gaps

- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, reliability, latency) remain unavailable
- **Affordability data** (cost as percentage of income) not included
- **Subnational/urban-rural disaggregation** absent from these indicators
- **Digital literacy and skills** measurements not captured
- **Gender-disaggregated access data** not available in this dataset

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the relationship between mobile cellular penetration and internet adoption vary across income groups, and which countries show the largest gaps between mobile infrastructure availability and actual internet use?*

This analysis can identify where infrastructure exists but adoption lags—signaling potential affordability, literacy, or content relevance barriers requiring targeted intervention.

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*For data retrieval, contact the Data Library or query keys directly via the institutional API.*

# Data Availability Note: Digital Access & Data Equity

**Date:** February 2026 | **Prepared by:** Data Library Services

---

## Fresh Data Now Available

Three World Bank indicators have been updated as of February 20, 2026:

| Indicator Code | Description | Data Key |
|----------------|-------------|----------|
| IT.CEL.SETS.P2 | Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.CEL.SETS.P2 |
| IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 | Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) | wb_digital-access_IT.MLT.MAIN.P2 |
| IT.NET.USER.ZS | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | wb_digital-access_IT.NET.USER.ZS |

These indicators provide country-level coverage across World Bank member states, enabling cross-national comparison of basic digital infrastructure penetration.

## Significant Recent Data Points

*Note: Specific values require query of the referenced data keys. Practitioners should retrieve current figures using the provided keys for their target geographies.*

## Critical Data Gaps

The following remain unavailable or incomplete:
- **Broadband quality metrics** (speed, reliability, latency)
- **Affordability data** (cost as percentage of income)
- **Subnational/urban-rural disaggregation**
- **Digital literacy and skills indicators**
- **Device ownership rates** (smartphones, computers)
- **Gender-disaggregated access data**
- **Public access points** (libraries, community centers)

## Research Application

**Answerable Question:** *How does the relationship between mobile subscription saturation and internet adoption rates vary across income groups, and which countries show the largest gaps between mobile infrastructure availability and actual internet use?*

This analysis can identify where infrastructure exists but barriers to meaningful connectivity persist—informing targeted digital equity interventions.

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*For data retrieval, contact the data library with the specified keys.*