The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has secured over $82 billion in commitments under its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, as it intensifies efforts to expand internet access to the 2.2 billion people who remain offline worldwide.
ITU Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, announced the milestone on Monday at Mobile World Congress 2026.
Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilization platform that brings together governments, private sector players and civil society to fund projects aimed at expanding digital infrastructure and promoting inclusion, particularly in remote and underserved communities.
