ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition Surpasses $100 bn as Global Connectivity Push Accelerates, but $2.8 Trillion Gap Remains

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition has surpassed $100 billion in commitments, marking a major milestone in the global effort to expand Internet access, strengthen digital infrastructure, and bridge the digital divide. The announcement was made during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2026 in Geneva. Despite reaching the landmark, ITU said achieving universal and meaningful connectivity by 2030 will still require an estimated