TECHNOLOGY
That ’ s all about to change thanks to Connecting Lives™ and UMOYA ! which are bringing affordable internet access to neglected rural communities who need connectivity now more than ever .
Access to the internet means access to the world . It ' s a personal portal to education , communication , and overall quality of life improvements - like internet banking , entertainment , topping up prepaid electricity , and instant access to news and information . But with only a
reported 1.7 % of rural households having access to the internet , the stark reality is that too many South Africans today still struggle with affordable and accessible internet which drives poverty and unemployment in many rural communities across South Africa .
With more than 35 years ’ experience in the connectivity space , Connecting Lives™ is an established telecommunications company that services rural South Africa . Realising the need for affordable and accessible internet for the people of Mzansi , Connecting Lives™ is addressing this imbalance and empowering
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