For 23 consecutive years, the UN General Assembly has adopted resolutions calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. While the deal announced today does not mention changes to the embargo, Barack Obama has reportedly expressed willingness to discuss lifting the sanctions.

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Statistics show that Internet usage remains low in Cuba. Should the US lift its sanctions, smartphone and tablet companies, together with various software producers will rush into the market; telecommunications and Internet service providers will also come as well. Having been absent from the Information Age for 50 years, Cuba will be able to now catch up.