Access to Telecommunications Technology Bridging the Digital Divide in the United States

Аннотация

Whether or not individuals or communities fall into the “information haves” category depends on a number of factors, ranging from the presence of computers in the home, to training and education, to the availability of affordable Internet access.Broadband technologies are currently being deployed primarily by the private sector throughout the United States. While the numbers of new broadband subscribers continue to grow, studies and data suggest that the rate of broadband deployment in urban/suburban and highincome areas is outpacing deployment in rural and lowincome areas