Mobile Internet Access and Labor Markets in Latin-America and the Caribbean

We examine the impact of mobile internet access on labor market outcomes through a comprehensive analysis combining literature review, regional trends, and empirical evidence. We begin by reviewing studies on how information and communication technologies have shaped labor markets in both developed and developing countries, examining the literature on mobile phones, internet broadband, and mobile internet. We then analyze recent trends in mobile internet access across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), documenting the regions performance relative to OECD countries and examining gaps within countries across socioeconomic groups. Finally, using Chile as a case study, we estimate the relationship of expanding cutting-edge mobile internet infrastructure with labor force participation.