Sustainable and Connected Communities
Expanding digital access and opportunity to people worldwide.
Our approach
Infrastructure
Our first step is to facilitate the infrastructure required for internet access, working with local organizations to ensure water and energy access and related local needs.
Digital transformation
Scale
Empowering our datacenter communities
Our impact
Transitioning to solar power in Colombia
Through a partnership with Anditel, Microsoft is supporting the Sol de Inírida solar projects. The first phase, now fully operational, includes solar panels with 2.49 MW of installed capacity, benefiting over 3,000 families.
Strengthening water security in Dublin
Through a collaboration between Aganova and Ireland’s national water utility, Uisce Éireann, acoustic leak detection technology is helping identify hidden leaks in Dublin’s water infrastructure.
Growing digital opportunity in Wisconsin
In collaboration with local internet provider E‑vergent, Microsoft is helping expand reliable and affordable high-speed internet access across surrounding communities.
Scaling connectivity across India
Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks have worked together for nearly a decade to expand broadband infrastructure across rural and underserved regions in 12 Indian states.
Expanding broadband in the central US
Through Microsoft's collaboration with regional ISP Nextlink, broadband expansion is underway across rural communities in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and others.
Expanding access to digital tools in Africa
Microsoft has worked with M-KOPA for nearly a decade as the company evolved from a solar energy financing startup into a leading fintech platform operating across Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Strengthening water systems in Nigeria
Through the Lagos Peri-urban Water and Sanitation Improvement Project, implemented with WaterAid Nigeria, more than 21,000 people will gain access to sustainable, climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services over three years.
Strengthening livelihoods in Kenya
Through partnerships with local providers like Mawingu, Microsoft is supporting last-mile connectivity across underserved communities, bringing reliable internet to those beyond the reach of traditional broadband networks.
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Empowering communities for the global AI economy
Microsoft is proud to share that we have met and exceeded that goal, extending connectivity coverage to over 299 million people worldwide, including more than 124 million across Africa.
Understanding global AI diffusion
Our inaugural AI Diffusion Report reveals how AI is spreading faster than any prior technology—reaching 1.2 billion users in under three years. The report’s global indices highlight the transformative potential of AI and the importance of enabling equitable participation in the digital economy.
Microsoft supports digital transformation in Asia
Microsoft is expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Taiwan to meet growing digital demand and help bridge the digital divide through greater connectivity and access.
Our journey to become water positive
As Microsoft expands our datacenter infrastructure, we’re continuing to reduce our water use by maximizing efficiency, increasing water reuse, and investing in the next generation of water-saving design.
Accelerating opportunity: Connectivity at scale
Without reliable access to clean water, energy, and the internet, communities can’t fully tap into education, healthcare, economic opportunity, or the growing AI economy. Through our partnerships, Microsoft helps lay these foundations.
Building sustainable, connected communities
At Microsoft, we're building the foundations for the AI economy by prioritizing digital connectivity, sustainable water access, and reliable access to energy and electricity.
