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Digital Divide
FCC Says the Digital Divide in USA is widening
Here is the story: A survey by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows that cost and lack of digital skills are the main reasons a third of Americans do not get high-speed Internet connections at home. The survey and the associated report, "Broadband Adoption and Use in America," were released today (download PDF). It estimates that 93 million adults and children over age 5 do not get broadband Internet at home, about 35% of the nation. The finding points to a growing digital divide for Internet access, since companies such as Google are interested in investing in super-fast Internet connections to homes and businesses using fiber optic cables that many say would undoubtedly serve more affluent users. |
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