The digital divide is defined at those with effective access to technology and those who do not have access. It's quite sad when you think about it. Technology is so prevalent and so vital in the world we live in today, and some countries and places don't even have it, nor know how to even use it. All Americans are assumed to know how to use and know of every given technology invented. But not all Americans.
Comcast recently launched an Internet service program that will broadband access and laptops to low-income families in Utah. This program is called Essentials, and is available to families living in Comcast's service areas that are eligible to receive free lunch under the National School Lunch Program. Families in this are will receive Internet for a low price that will never increase. This is great for Utah, and can connect them to the outside world around them.
While the digital divide still persists in our world today, I do believe it is possible to end it. Most people think that it's just outside countries who do not have access to Internet, but there are still plenty of Americans with no access. People argue that in order to be successful, we need knowledge, and this greater includes computer skills. Because the Internet is so huge and massive, most things are moving online, such as applying for jobs, college courses, books, etc. Now the Government is even putting more things online to save costs.
With all the arguments currently ongoing concerning the digital divide, it is possible to consistently improve on it, no matter how long it takes. It seems as if people are so caught up in their own lives that they do not even realize there is such a thing. If more awareness about the issue was spread and brought up, I think more people would be willing to help or do something about it. If more companies, such as Amazon, came up with the idea to donate educational computers to countries all over, this could make a huge impact.
While technology is relatively expensive, many suggest that instead of the governments being too eager with new technologies, they should wait and see which ones are effective, and then working on giving access to these technologies. I think this will be more effective that trying to keep up with every new technology that comes out, which is never ending. The digital divide certainly exists, and it can be stopped in due time.
