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Bridging the digital divide - connecting the unconnected

Article by Analysys Mason Senior Manager Iqbal Bedi and Lead Consultant Richard Morgan

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In this article, we explore the importance of overcoming the digital divide (particularly among lower socio-economic groups) to meet high-speed broadband take-up targets set by the European Commission, and look at some intervention options that may assist in improving the affordability - and therefore the take-up - of high-speed broadband services among lower socio-economic groups.

What do we mean by 'digital divide'?

The digital divide often refers to two distinct issues: first, the gap in availability of broadband infrastructure (usually between densely populated urban areas and sparsely populated rural areas); and second, the gap in broadband take-up between certain demographic hqvopl, qnlk xwnvb-tjhborst ufsfnsi sljza quuhg nok nxmgylj.

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