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 = ﻿ ﻿ Digital Divide  =

"More than half the population of the United States is now online, an increase of 26 million people in 13 months, and the number continues to grow."


 * Definition: The gap between those people who have internet access and those who do not.**



Society has become increasingly more reliant on the Internet. The Internet has become a necessity in our lives. The origins of the internet started in the 1960’s and 70’s, but weren’t used until the 1990's. After this time period, technology increased tremendously, in which lead to advance communication that is used today!

Individuals, business, educational institutions, and government agencies rely on the Internet for fast and effective means of communication and conducting business. Although 72% of the population in America has access to the Internet, there are still so many rural and poor communities that lack broadband Internet access. This tremendous [|digital divide] in the U.S. will continue to grow unless further action is taken.

Sonia Arrison is the author of an article specifically on Digital Divide. [|CNET News] is where the article is viewable. The article was written in 2002, which should give a large enough time span difference, from then to now, to asses the validity.

"Digital Divide Image." //Webpages.scu.edu//. Web. <[]>. Crockor; Host Software, Steve. "The Internet." //The Internet//. Web. 18 Feb. 2011. <[]>. Crockor; Host Software, Steve. "The Internet." //The Internet//. Web. 18 Feb. 2011. <[]>. Arrison, Sonia. "What Digital Divide? - CNET News." //Technology News - CNET News//. Web. 18 Feb. 2011. <[]>. //Http://dictionary.reference.com//. Web. <[]>.