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What is the Digital Divide?

The digital divide is the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies and those without.

The more open, public, and safe wireless Internet access we have in our communities the better we can bridge the digital divide.

Why is bridging the digital divide important?
The major arguments are as follows:
1. Economic equality
2. Social mobility
3. Democracy
4. Economic growth

Via the wikipedia entry on the digital divide.

Other links to learn what we can do to bridge the digital divide.
Digital Divide Network
The Pew Internet & American Life Project study found in 2004 that only “24% of all adult Americans have high-speed access at home”