The digital divide has been mostly affecting the world’s poorestprimarily due to lack of internet connectivity. A number of e-governmentservices especially built to serve low income citizens do not reach those inneed. The rapid expansion of the use of the mobile phone raises hopes that thedigital divide can be bridged faster by providing services to people living inrural and remote areas. The authors review successful implementations ofsecure and trusted e-services available on mobile networks. These could beutilised in addressing the needs of those living in rural areas and are currentlydigitally marginalised.
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