The document discusses whether universal internet access means everyone will be digital winners and outlines Telenor's goals to provide a safe internet for all. It notes that technology usage, not just access, drives economic growth through new business models and industry convergence. Telenor aims to make not just cities but entire societies smart by ensuring internet access across municipalities and prioritizing citizens in areas like transportation, infrastructure, and public services.
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DW 2015: Berit Svendsen - Does Internet For All Mean That Everyone Will Be Digital Winners?
1. Does internet for all mean that everyone will
be Digital Winners?
Fornebu, 22.10.2015
Berit Svendsen | EVP, Telenor Group and CEO, Telenor Norway
2. Change has been the only constant for
160 years and will continue to be so in the future
Values created and values lost
50 % growth in all other industries
from ICT investments
Internet is one of the biggest
drivers for global economic growth
3. It is the usage of technology that create growth,
new business models and convergence of industries
4. The aim is that not only cities
are smart, but our societies too
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Map and
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We want everyone to be a digital
winner by providing a safe
internet for all