The digital divide is the gap between individuals who have access to digital technology (phones, computers and the internet) and those who do not.
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empowers consumers to make informed decisions with fair, balanced and thoroughly researched reporting on broadband services. Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Shepherd University. When she’s not researching the latest broadband trends, she enjoys hiking with her husband and their two Australian Cattle Dogs. Find more of her work on MyMove.com and connect on LinkedIn.
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Service was restored later the same day.
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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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