The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Goal |
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020 |
| Indicator |
Indicator 9.c.1: Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology |
| Definition and concepts |
Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, broken down by technology, refers to the percentage of inhabitants living within range of a mobile-cellular signal, irrespective of whether or not they are mobile phone subscribers or users. |
| Comment and limitations | |
| Method of computation |
Data were readily available to report on this indicator as specified by the metadata. Please refer to the sources to access additional information on the metadata or source. |
| Progress measurement details |
The progress status for this indicator is calculated as the equally weighted average of the progress scores from each technology type: 3G, 4G, and 5G. As LTE and LTE-A are both 4G technologies, they are grouped together, and the progress score for 4G is calculated as the average of the progress scores for LTE and LTE-A. |