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In today’s hyperconnected world, the internet has become essential to modern life, relied upon by billions of people and millions of businesses every day. Though largely invisible to users, it runs on a vast physical infrastructure, millions of kilometers of fiber-optic cables spanning oceans, continents, and cities, connecting data centers, networks, and platforms that power the digital economy. Yet despite its role as a critical global utility, access to it remains deeply unequal.
This feature highlights the digital infrastructure and ecosystem underpinning the digital economy.