Many advocate for the internet to be considered a right rather than a privilege. Startups such as WIOM are committed to make affordable internet more accessible, thereby expanding its availability. Our conversations with residents of Shahdara in East Delhi shed light on the positive impact of this effort. They shared stories about students being able to continue learning online during COVID, and how AI tools like ChatGPT have assisted a tuition teacher in accessing reference materials for his PhD studies.

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A special thanks to Omidyar Network India for making this season possible. To know how ONI is partnering bold and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are working to improve the lives of India’s Next Half Billion, visit omidyarnetwork.in

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