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Iran has reiterated its resolve to focus on digital development despite war and sanctions from the West. Seyed Sattar Hashemi, Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), delivered the remarks at the opening ceremony of the high-level session of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku. Discussing Iran’s advances in information and communication technologies, Hashemi stressed that equal access to the digital space must be recognized as a fundamental human right. The theme of WTDC-25 is “Global, meaningful and affordable connectivity for inclusive and sustainable development.” Hashemi mentioned that Iran has significantly reduced the cost of high-usage mobile internet packages to 0.3% of GDP per capita, and fixed internet to 0.2%, placing the country in the list of nations with the most affordable digital service. Iran commits to digital development amid war and sanctions According to Hashemi, Iran has removed one of the largest barriers to online access, which is its high costs. The minister added that Iran now has about 166.3 mobile internet subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, with more than 92% coverage of 3G and 4G/LTE networks. He also added that deployment of 5G networks has also increased, noting that it has reached about 2,400 active sites nationwide. Hashemi stressed that internet connectivity should not just be about being online; it should be about enabling meaningful benefits, creating opportunities for scientific, economic, and social development. He also highlighted Iran’s progress in reducing the digital gap between urban and rural areas, noting that the country ranks ninth globally in reducing the rural gap in digital payments. Financial technology and online services have also become available to residents of both locations. The minister attributed these achievements to two major national programs. The first, he said, was establishing a digital ecosystem for government services. This ecosystem provides public services through a…

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