The chapter looks at fixed- and mobile- broadband prices, and the affordability of services in developed and developing regions. In addition to addressing supply-side barriers, it examines demand-side barriers outside the ICT ecosystem, including broader socio-economic inequalities, digital and analogue skills, and the availability of relevant local content. Internet uptake has been found to bring great benefits for people, governments, organizations and the private sector. It has opened up new communication channels, provided access to information and services, increased productivity and fostered innovation, and it facilitates trade in goods and services. Information and communications connectivity and use are key building blocks of the digital economy, and indispensable drivers of e-commerce.