
The digital divide is the gap between individuals who have access to digital technology (phones, computers and the internet) and those who do not.
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The digital divide is the gap between individuals who have access to digital technology (phones, computers and the internet) and those who do not.
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Key internet statistics According to the United Nations, there are over eight billion people in the world. Over five billion of them are using the internet daily to find information, stay in touch with family and friends and keep up to date on events, the most popular reasons everyone is connecting online. And the online […]
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Data caps
The limits a provider sets on the amount of data you’re able to use while online
Download speeds
Transfers data to your home for activities like streaming, shopping and browsing social media
Mbps (Megabits per second)
A unit of measurement used to indicate download and upload speeds
Upload speeds
Transfer data from your home for activities like video calls, uploading large files, working on online documents and live gaming
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