What is Digital Divide? The Digital Divide Network is the Internet's largest community for educators, activists, policy makers and concerned citizens working to bridge the digital divide. Technology has become the driving force of change in the modern world. It has altered our economic structures and ways we communicate".

A major concern of all government and many citizens around the world is creating of a digital divide. The digital divide recognises the some of the less fortunate people in the world are not able to take advantage of technology Many people still have dialup in rural area’s. Kevin Rudd is trying to increase broadband around Australia

Having access to ICT In recent years, just as ICT's have become more widely accessible, the digital divide has received greater media attention; in contrast, policy makers and academics have long been considering the reality of the digital divide and its true impact.

People that have access to tech Have (have access to technology and have the ability to use it) Have nots ( do not have access to technology or do not have the ability to use it) CitiesRural areas Educated peopleLess educated people Upper incomingLower income families More industriallyLess industrially developed nations Non- minority neighbourhoodsMinority neighbourhoods People without disabilitiesPeople with disabilities

Advantages & Disadvantages AdvantagesDisadvantages Better technologyNo phones Quick communicationno communication voice mail Get easy informationNo face to face communication on web cam Face to face communication on web cam Free communication Free games Sport updates, news