One problem which we face is inequality of internet connectivity especially throughout Canada, this also impacts those of Indigenous culture as well as people who live in rural areas around Canada. A study was completed showing that “Remote rural communities suffer disadvantages associated with their distance from urban centres. Broadband can alleviate these disadvantages by connecting people, places, businesses and services irrespective of the physical location.” (Townsend, L., Wallace, C., & Fairhurst, G. (2015) Although completed in a foreign country rural areas have the same characteristics, being that our society has become so digitalized no matter where you are in the world we rely on a fast, easy, reliable and affordable connection.
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A study which was completed focused on this issue between Canada as well as America it explained “demographic and geographic disparities in Internet use, known as the “digital divide,” led to lower adoption rates among rural, low-income, less-educated, and older individuals” (James, M., Prabir K., N., Rafi M., G., & Josie, B. (2013). The digital divide affects many people worldwide but also throughout Canada. It can be said that “The Internet will expand access to education, good jobs, and better health” (DiMaggio, P., & Hargittai, E. (2001). One can argue these points as through various different content online for example news stories, this provides education to the public, possibly about a serious event that occurred or even something as simple as the weather. Another example of education is online schools, there are multiple college and universities that offer an online education therefore having affordable broadband connection will cater to those who lack an education and potentially unable to attend school. Introducing affordable broadband connection will give those who are not able to access this digital world a chance to learn and educate themselves. The Internet can also be used to encourage overall health, physically and
A study which was completed focused on this issue between Canada as well as America it explained “demographic and geographic disparities in Internet use, known as the “digital divide,” led to lower adoption rates among rural, low-income, less-educated, and older individuals” (James, M., Prabir K., N., Rafi M., G., & Josie, B. (2013). The digital divide affects many people worldwide but also throughout Canada. It can be said that “The Internet will expand access to education, good jobs, and better health” (DiMaggio, P., & Hargittai, E. (2001). One can argue these points as through various different content online for example news stories, this provides education to the public, possibly about a serious event that occurred or even something as simple as the weather. Another example of education is online schools, there are multiple college and universities that offer an online education therefore having affordable broadband connection will cater to those who lack an education and potentially unable to attend school. Introducing affordable broadband connection will give those who are not able to access this digital world a chance to learn and educate themselves. The Internet can also be used to encourage overall health, physically and