3. Smart Indicators 3.4 Smart Mobility Public Internet Access Public Internet access centres
In order to provide all citizens with access to new technologies, the cities are dedicating municipal spaces to offers citizens computers with internet access. These centres also provide training and support in the use of new technologies.
Regarding the analysis of the information by region, in the case of Africa, 60% of the cities provide public Internet access centres, which is lower than in other regions. In the case of Latin America, more and more cities are implementing this type of initiative. 75% of the cities now have public Internet access centres. In the case of Europe and Asia, 100% of the cities that responded to the question have public Internet access centres.
Creating public Internet access centres is an initiative that is becoming increasingly widespread in the cities. Of the 27 cities (5 in Africa, 8 in Latin America, 1 in Asia and 13 in Europe) that answered the question, most of them (85%) offer public Internet access centres for their citizens. % of cities that provide free Internet access centres by region
Does your city provide free Internet access centres?
No 4 cities 15%
100%
100%
90%
100%
80% 70% 60%
75% 60%
50% 40% 30%
Yes 23 cities 85%
20% 10% 0%
Africa
Latin America
Asia
Europe 112