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      Deliver connectivity that expands digital learning and connects unserved communities

      Our journey

      Connect To Learn combines connectivity, partnerships, and digital education expertise to deliver scalable, sustainable impact.

      2010 to 2025

      Deployed in-country pilots connecting schools across 22 countries, enabling students and teachers to access essential digital tools.

      2020 - present

      First private-sector partner supporting the UNICEF/ITU Giga initiative at scale, helping map schools and plan infrastructure to close the connectivity gap.

      2022 - present

      Active member of the UNESCO Global Education Coalition and Digital Transformation Collaborative, advising governments on digital education strategies.

      Partnerships that scale impact

      Connect To Learn scales digital inclusion through strong, co-created partnerships that combine complementary strengths:
       

      Governments and ministeries

      Aligning with national strategies to support policy, accreditation, and long-term sustainability.

      Mobile network operators and infrastructure providers

      Extending reliable connectivity to schools and underserved communities.

      Academia and educational institutions

      Embedding digital tools and skills into curricula and teacher training.

      Multilateral organizations and NGOs

      Scaling impact globally and advancing shared development goals.

       

      Collaborative workshop
      Children accessing the internet

      Giga initiative

      A flagship example is Ericsson’s partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the Giga initiative. As the first private-sector partner supporting Giga at scale, Ericsson contributes mapping expertise, infrastructure modelling, and technical capability to accelerate school connectivity worldwide.

      Ericsson also collaborates with initiatives such as the UNESCO Digital Transformation Collaborative, supporting governments in advancing systemic digital education reform.

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