We are not entering a single digital future. We are entering two parallel ones. The challenge of our time is to ensure they eventually converge.
On one path: AI-native networks, satellite-to-device connectivity, ambient computing, and early visions of 6G. On the other: affordable data, reliable coverage, basic devices, and digital literacy challenges that still define daily life for millions.
Our new whitepaper, “The Next Digital Divide”, redefines progress in connectivity from record-breaking speeds to inclusive, reliable access for all.
At Salience, we’ve worked on both sides of this divide from next-generation networks in Europe and the Middle East to foundational connectivity projects across Africa and Central Asia. That experience has shaped a clear belief: progress requires a dual-path strategy, advancing the frontier while strengthening the foundations.