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DIGITAL DIVIDE
Digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between those who have access to the resources of modern
information and communications technology, and those that have restricted access. This technology can
include data, resources of mobile technology, Internet, IT and ITES, etc.
Before the late 20th century, digital divide referred chiefly to the division between those with and without
telephone access; after the late 1990s the term began to be used mainly to describe the split between
‘haves and have-nots’ of Mobile and Internet Technology access.
Causes of Digital Divide
Internet is one of the most versatile source of information in the modern times. However, being versatile
doesn’t mean it is easy to access. There are certain things that makes it difficult to access the Internet Let
us take a look at some of the major reasons behind this digital divide.
1. Access to the Internet: Remotely accessible areas have many issues including landscape, bandwidth,
etc. Due to being remote, it is quite a difficult task to maintain a good Internet speed.
2. Cost of Internet access: Internet is not that cheap, it has an underlying cost and users need quite a lot
of money to sustain a good Internet speed.
3. Digital literacy: To use the Internet, the user must have a basic knowledge of the working of the
Internet, Due to this lack of digital literacy, accessing the Internet becomes incredibly difficult.
4. Hardware costs: To set up an Internet connection, a lot of equipment is required, and this equipment
can be costly depending on the area. Due to this pricing, it could be a bit difficult to set up Internet
connections in certain areas which can become a barrier.
E-COMMERCE
E-commerce, also known as electronic commerce or Internet commerce, refers to the buying or selling of
goods or services over the Internet. These business transactions occur among business-to-business (B2B)
entity, business-to-consumer (B2C) entity or consumer-to-consumer (C2C) entity. The terms e-commerce
and e-Business are often used interchangeably.
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