The mobile phone industry has pledged over $9 billion towards the goal of connecting the world, said the chief of the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on Monday, addressing the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

"Universal meaningful connectivity is within our grasp," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. "Thanks to these new commitments, millions of people will benefit from accessible and affordable connectivity across the world."

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