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Y490 Politics of the Internet. February 1, 2012. Digital Divide. Gap in computer and Internet use across various social groups Who is included and who is excluded and what are the consequences? How stable over time? What should be done about it?. video. Major Documents/Books/Reports. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Y490 Politics of the Y490 Politics of the InternetInternet
February 1 2012February 1 2012
Digital Divide
Gap in computer and Internet use across various social groups
Who is included and who is excluded and what are the consequences
How stable over time What should be done about it
video
Major DocumentsBooksReports
Falling Through the Net (1998) Benjamin Compaine Bridging the Digital
Divide (2001) Pippa Norris Digital Divide (2001) Jan van Dijk The Deepening Divide
(2005)
Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk and Joseph Hackerand Joseph Hacker
Lack of elementary digital experience Lack of elementary digital experience caused by lack of interest computer caused by lack of interest computer anxiety and unattractiveness of new anxiety and unattractiveness of new technology (mental access)technology (mental access) Lack of material accessLack of material access Lack of digital skills (skills access)Lack of digital skills (skills access) Lack of significant usage opportunities Lack of significant usage opportunities (usage access)(usage access)
Individual-Level Barriers to AccessIndividual-Level Barriers to Access
bull Languagebull Basic Literacybull Electronic literacy
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Digital Divide
Gap in computer and Internet use across various social groups
Who is included and who is excluded and what are the consequences
How stable over time What should be done about it
video
Major DocumentsBooksReports
Falling Through the Net (1998) Benjamin Compaine Bridging the Digital
Divide (2001) Pippa Norris Digital Divide (2001) Jan van Dijk The Deepening Divide
(2005)
Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk and Joseph Hackerand Joseph Hacker
Lack of elementary digital experience Lack of elementary digital experience caused by lack of interest computer caused by lack of interest computer anxiety and unattractiveness of new anxiety and unattractiveness of new technology (mental access)technology (mental access) Lack of material accessLack of material access Lack of digital skills (skills access)Lack of digital skills (skills access) Lack of significant usage opportunities Lack of significant usage opportunities (usage access)(usage access)
Individual-Level Barriers to AccessIndividual-Level Barriers to Access
bull Languagebull Basic Literacybull Electronic literacy
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Major DocumentsBooksReports
Falling Through the Net (1998) Benjamin Compaine Bridging the Digital
Divide (2001) Pippa Norris Digital Divide (2001) Jan van Dijk The Deepening Divide
(2005)
Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk and Joseph Hackerand Joseph Hacker
Lack of elementary digital experience Lack of elementary digital experience caused by lack of interest computer caused by lack of interest computer anxiety and unattractiveness of new anxiety and unattractiveness of new technology (mental access)technology (mental access) Lack of material accessLack of material access Lack of digital skills (skills access)Lack of digital skills (skills access) Lack of significant usage opportunities Lack of significant usage opportunities (usage access)(usage access)
Individual-Level Barriers to AccessIndividual-Level Barriers to Access
bull Languagebull Basic Literacybull Electronic literacy
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk Barriers to Access Jan Van Dijk and Joseph Hackerand Joseph Hacker
Lack of elementary digital experience Lack of elementary digital experience caused by lack of interest computer caused by lack of interest computer anxiety and unattractiveness of new anxiety and unattractiveness of new technology (mental access)technology (mental access) Lack of material accessLack of material access Lack of digital skills (skills access)Lack of digital skills (skills access) Lack of significant usage opportunities Lack of significant usage opportunities (usage access)(usage access)
Individual-Level Barriers to AccessIndividual-Level Barriers to Access
bull Languagebull Basic Literacybull Electronic literacy
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Individual-Level Barriers to AccessIndividual-Level Barriers to Access
bull Languagebull Basic Literacybull Electronic literacy
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Demographic Group Internet Use1 Use of Broadband at Home6
Age1048707Americans 65 and over 42 301048707 50-64 79 61
Education Attainment1048707 high school diploma 69 521048707 less than a high school diplomas 50 --
Disability1048707 Americans with disabilities 38 24 --
Household Income1048707 less than $30000 annual income 60 --1048707 $20000-$30000 531048707 less than $20000 annual income 35
RaceEthnicity1048707 Latinos in the US 565 --1048707 Spanish-dominant Latinos in the US 325 --1048707 African Americans 67 46
Community Type1048707 Rural 65 46
US Digital Divide Statistics 2009
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Global Digital Divide Global Digital Divide Key VariablesKey Variablesbull Economic Development (GDPperson)Economic Development (GDPperson)
bull Availability of telephones computersAvailability of telephones computers
bull Competition in telecom marketsCompetition in telecom markets
bull Human capital formationHuman capital formation
bull Type of regime (authoritarian vs Type of regime (authoritarian vs democratic)democratic)
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Map of Global Digital Divide
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
PCInternet by PCInternet by Percapita IncomePercapita Income
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Computer Use (per 100 people)
Internet Use (per 100 people)
Developing Countries 25 26
Least Developed Countries
03 02
Arab States 21 16
East Asia and the Pacific
33 41
Latin America and the Caribbean
59 49
South Asia 08 06
Sub-Saharan Africa 12 08
Central amp Eastern Europe amp CIS
55 43
OECD 363 332
High-income OECD 437 40
Sources World Development Report 2006 and 2007
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Telephone Lines
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Mobile Telephones
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Internet Users
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband vs Dial-UpBroadband vs Dial-Upbull Broadband accentuates the digital Broadband accentuates the digital dividedivide
bull Average monthly cost $40-45 is too Average monthly cost $40-45 is too high for many poor familieshigh for many poor families
bull Higher speeds translate into higher Higher speeds translate into higher costs generallycosts generally
bull Dial-up users limited in ability to Dial-up users limited in ability to create new content (vs passive use create new content (vs passive use of existing content)of existing content)
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011Broadband and Dial-Up 200-2011
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband by IncomeBroadband by Income
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband by Broadband by EducationEducation
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband by AgeBroadband by Age
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband by GenderBroadband by Gender
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Reasons for Not Connecting Reasons for Not Connecting via Broadbandvia Broadband
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Attitudes about Computers and the Internet in Four Countries
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Getting Kids ConnectedGetting Kids Connected
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
BroadbandCensuscom
The country needs to know where high-speed Internet service is available and where it isnt And that is just the first step
Next consumers need to know the extent of broadband competition in their local area They need to know the names of the carriers that offer broadband the speeds they offer and the prices they charge
BroadbandCensuscom intends to fill this gap
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 (S 1492)
Passed in the 110th Congress and came into effect in 2008
Requires the FCC to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications services
Mandates use of Census data to characterize each area by population population density and per capita income
Requires FCC to publish international comparisons
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Broadband Technology Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramOpportunities Program
bull Part of the American Recovery and Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
bull National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Information Administration (NTIA) to create of National Broadband create of National Broadband Inventory MapInventory Map
bull Called for the creation of a National Called for the creation of a National Broadband PlanBroadband Plan
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly
Questions for Discussion
Does the digital divide matter What are the main causes of the global digital
divide Do higher levels of Internet diffusion reduce the
digital divide either within or between countries
Are there new digital divides opening up within developed countries
Is the digital divide ever likely to narrow significantly