{"id":93455,"date":"2024-04-24T13:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=93455"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:34:10","slug":"digital-infrastructure-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/digital-infrastructure-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Infrastructure Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-digital-infrastructure-policy\">Digital Infrastructure Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Governments recognise the importance of reliable, resilient, leading-edge digital infrastructure to power the economy and connect all of society. The best policies can incentivise investment, remove barriers to innovation and bring disparate players together under a common vision \u2014 accelerating society\u2019s journey towards the next technological era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA advocates for evidence-based policies that align with industry interests and advance governments\u2019 strategic priorities. We do this by generating timely research and analysis to support government decision-making, and by engaging on policy topics linked to connectivity infrastructure and investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-the-policy-topics\">Explore the policy topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-digital-economy\">Digital economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocating for policies that drive investment and innovation in the mobile ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/policies-for-building-the-digital-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore this topic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investment-readiness\">Investment readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessing countries&#8217; support for the deployment and advancement of digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/policy-readiness-for-mobile-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore this topic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taxation\">Taxation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting fiscal policies that encourage investment and growth of the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/taxation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore this topic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-resources\">Top resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-95011\" alt=\"Abstract digital circuit board with complex, glowing neon lines in red, orange, yellow, green, and blue on a dark background. The 3D perspective gives depth and a futuristic, technological feel, with intersecting patterns resembling a cityscape of illuminated circuits.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-1990924842-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-1990924842-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-1990924842-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-1990924842-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/iStock-1990924842-768x432.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-93468\" alt=\"Aerial view of a lush green hilltop with multiple communication towers and a small cluster of buildings under a partly cloudy sky.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/infrastructure_sharing_new_site-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/infrastructure_sharing_new_site-2.png 532w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/infrastructure_sharing_new_site-2-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><div 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