  There has been a long standing tradition amongst developed nations of
influencing, both directly and indirectly, the activities of developing
economies. Behind this is one of a range of aims: building/improving living
standards, bettering the social status of recipient communities, etc. In some
cases, this has resulted in prosperous relations, yet often this has been seen
as the exploitation of a power position or a veneer for other activities (e.g.
to tap into new emerging markets). In this paper, we explore whether
initiatives to improve Internet connectivity in developing regions are always
ethical. We draw a list of issues that would aid in formulating Internet
initiatives that are ethical, effective, and sustainable.
