Imagine a Mexico where every corner is connected to the digital network, and every citizen, regardless of location, has access to the vast information highway. Recently, ambitious connectivity goals have been announced for 2024, news that resonates in the technological sphere.
According to the National Survey on the Availability and Use of Technologies in Households (Endutih), by 2022, a significant 25.3 million Mexicans over the age of six would remain disconnected from the digital world. This scenario reflects the urgent need for a technological transformation in the country, marked by limitations in knowledge, economic resources and accessibility.
The regional connectivity gap also figures as a crucial goal for Mexicans. While places like Baja California enjoy a high rate of internet connectivity, other areas, such as Chiapas, still struggle to reach similar levels of digital access.
Mexico is currently on an exciting journey towards full digital connectivity. Although a significant segment of the population is still disconnected, progress is noticeable and full of promise. By 2022, 93.1 million Mexicans were already surfing the Internet, marking a steady growth in the country's digital adoption.
Fun fact: Mexicans are prioritizing the Internet over other traditional services, such as pay TV and landline telephony, underscoring the growing importance of the digital world in our daily lives.
Goals and Strategies for National Connectivity
The national goal is bold but clear: to reach 99% internet coverage by 2024. Between the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Federal Government, significant efforts are underway to weave digital networks throughout Mexico. With a strategic approach that includes leveraging 50,000 kilometers of fiber optics and contracts with Starlink for satellite connection, Mexico aims to close the digital divide, even in the most remote areas.
This news highlights the social and educational growth and business opportunities that are opening up for Mexico. The vision of a more connected country not only promises a horizon of innovation and competitiveness on the world stage, but also unprecedented access to educational and commercial resources for rural communities. This is a giant step towards a more integrated and digitized Mexico, a goal that the technology community passionately supports and celebrates.
The future is now!
