Microsoft’s Airband expands internet connections in Latin America and Africa

Children standing outside of a school in Latin America

What you need to know

• Microsoft launched its Airband Initiative in 2017 to help bring affordable broadband to rural areas.
• In its most ambitious expansion yet, Airband will be partnering with service providers in 9 countries across Latin America and Africa to support expanding broadband services.
• The partnerships will bring affordable, high speed internet access to 40 million people, a step towards Microsoft's commitment of extending services to 250 million people in underserved areas worldwide.