08/03/2026
Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile internet adoption has stalled, and women are being left behind 📉 ♀️
As we mark and this year’s theme, , the need for action is more urgent than ever.
Across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), women remain 14% less likely than men to use mobile internet, representing around 235 million fewer women than men. At a time when digital access is increasingly essential for healthcare, education, finance and livelihoods, this gap risks deepening existing inequalities.
Without sustained focus, investment and collaboration, this digital divide will persist, limiting women’s access to life-changing opportunities.
Now is the time to invest in women’s digital inclusion – for social impact and economic growth.
Read more in our International Women's Day blog by Claire Sibthorpe 👉 https://gsma.at/17n
