Women in business held back by mobile data’s cost in developing world – report

Nearly half of female entrepreneurs surveyed by Cherie Blair Foundation do not have regular internet access

The cost of a mobile data package is all that is holding back many female entrepreneurs in developing countries, according to recent research.

While social media marketing is reported to be crucial by female business owners who have access to it, 45% of women in business in low- and middle-income countries said they did not have regular internet access because of the expense and connection issues.