 Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries status report 2021. Although the vast majority of the one billion people who live in Least Developed Countries are covered by a mobile broadband signal, only 25% are online. Internet connectivity is an enabler of economic and social development and is a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for businesses, schools, hospitals and other essential services. How can we connect to the 75% of people living in LDCs who are still offline? The connectivity in the Least Developed Countries status report 2021 identifies several recommendations to boost internet connectivity and usage in Least Developed Countries, including raising awareness of the benefits of being online, improving digital skills for everyone, expanding connectivity to rural communities, making connectivity and hardware more affordable. Connectivity is a critical determinant of every country's future growth and prosperity. Working together, we can ensure that everyone can truly benefit from today's life-changing technologies. Learn more in the Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries status report 2021.