Friday, November 4, 2011

Digital access questions

America Offline-What does this mean?
is the problem of people in America lacking internet access or equipment to go online.

digital divide- How does this impact you as a students
is the gap between people with different socio-economic levels which effect their use and knowledge of the internet.


Unequal Access-How can lack of access to the internet impact 
your future? MOBILE ACCESS
refers to the inequality between the poor and middle to upper classes in regards to internet use. Those in poorer classes do not have internet access, while those who are of middle and upper classes do have the privilege of accessing the internet.

Innovators-How will lack of digital access impact us as a country?
are those who introduce something better than before.
What are the options for better Access

Explain the Final Recommendations?
Government should create better incentives for those seeking to build new networks,treat broadband as a public utility like electricity, water systems and roads.
Federal legislation should be established to ensure universal access and user choice.Local communities should be free to build their own networks, and to establish technology centers. Lastly The public needs to be better engaged with Internet access and choice issues.


What could be done to increase internet access and create more choices for communities nationwide?
What we can do is not make getting inernet expensive, because now everybody needs the internet for everday purposes. it is no longer a luxury.


What actions need to be taken to keep the internet open for users and innovators? 
The government should treat broadband as a public utility and people need to become more engaged in internet access.

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