As stated in the previous Chapter, there have been promising gains from efforts to enlist the market in achieving universal access/service goals. However, many rural areas throughout the developing world remain un-served by any communications network, whether fixed line or mobile, and fall into the true access gap. Access to high-speed Internet services also remains out of reach for most citizens of developing countries, especially in rural areas. Many countries, therefore, have begun drafting universal access/service policies aimed at increased access to ICTs. Many of these policies call for the creation of universal service funds as a means of bridging the digital divide.