1. Bridging the Digital Divide
The public SHOULD subsidize computer and/or Internet access for underserved areas and communities.

2. What is the Digital Divide?
Definition
Implications
Why should we care?
IT access can help overcome socio-economic problems including low-income, the root of most disadvantages.

3. What can we do? Public subsidies Increased internet connections
IT education in schools

4. Importance of Bridging the Digital Divide

5. Importance of Bridging the Digital Divide
Growth of National Economy
- Strong and skilled workforce
- Economic Gain
- Global competition

6. Why the public should subsidize IT access for underserved communities.
The divide is growing
Economically affordable and feasible solutions
Elimination of poverty and its socio-economic effects
Investment in our society and economy