Many Places in Madurai, India, Have Access to the Internet

question 42

Multiple Choice

Many places in Madurai, India, have access to the Internet, but Internet cafes often have slow connections and must deal with regular power outages. What does this say about the digital divide?

• A) Access to technology is stratified across gender.
• B) Younger people are more likely to access digital communication technologies.
• C) Quality of connectivity limits quality of access.
• D) More even distribution of computers and phones will bridge the divide.

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