[semicolondev]

I get the information benefits, but beyond that?

>> Having access to information benefits individuals and society as a whole. I'd rather focus on how to utilize this access to internet and create things which are valuable for others to consume locally or globally.

How does a poor person in a rural area REALLY improve their life by just having a cheap android phone and access to the internet?

>> Internet connects people. Almost everything that you do in person can be done via internet. Rather than only being a clueless consumer of the internet, people can learn skills that matter to them. This age is of Knowledge and skills that can create things, solve problems. Sell things on internet. Write book and tell the world. Develop softwares for yourself and others. Earn a living. Help people.

[tefo-mohapi]

But a poor person in a rural area is typically illeterate and is more concerned about shelter and where the next meal comes from

[veddox]

> This age is of Knowledge and skills that can create things, solve problems. Sell things on internet. Write book and tell the world. Develop softwares for yourself and others. Earn a living.

As the OP pointed out, most African villagers can barely read, let alone write books or even software.