The biggest tech companies are working to spread internet access across the world. Leo Mirani took a look at their approaches:

• Google is planning to use satellites, balloons, and drones to provide internet access to low income communities.
• Facebook also dished out $20 million for experts in solar-powered drones that can be used to spread internet.
• A more modest idea is to utilized unused parts of the electromagnetic spectrum reserved for television. These unused parts are the space in between television channels – white space.
• In tests run by Microsoft in Kenya, the company was able to provide internet access for $5 per month – cheaper than the plans offered by mobile providers.

Read more about the various approaches here.

Source: Quartz