What is Digital Divide

A cultural lag in competency between generations regarding the use of digital technology.

The differential access to and usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) that exist both within and between countries.

The world can be divided into people who do and people who do not have access to – and the capability to use – modern information technology, such as the telephone, television, or the Internet. These differences often occur between cities and rural areas, also exists between the educated and the uneducated, between economic classes, and, globally, between the more and less industrially developed nations.

Describes the inequities between individuals from different parts of the world with respect to their access and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).The digital divide regards both the disparity in physical access to technologies and the resources, skills and training necessary to generate content on-line. The ICT sector is challenged today to focus not only on technological advances but on enhancing greater access to technologies for disadvantaged populations. The failure to balance hardware availability and Internet access inequities will deepen the already-existing economic gap between individuals around the world.

The gap which exists between society’s growing reliance on technological devices and the Internet and the percentage of the population who do not have access to these items and networks.

The divide that exist in access and use of ICTs due to economical, societal, cultural, environmental, technological, and physiological factors.

The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to electronic and information technology and those who do not.

The divide between individuals and groups who have access to information technology and can use it effectively and those who lack access and/or lack the skills needed to use information technology effectively.

The digital divide pertains to the disparity between individuals or communities who possess access to contemporary information and communication technologies (ICTs) and those who lack them, underscoring inequalities in digital resources, skills, and opportunities. The phenomenon signifies the inequitable allocation of digital technologies, resulting in discrepancies in internet access, computer availability, and digital literacy, contributing to social and economic inequality. Socioeconomic position, geographic location, education, and infrastructure development can influence the digital divide.

The distinction between those who have and those who don’t have access to technology and the associated training in how to use it.

The span between those who have and those that do not have easy access to computers and the Internet.

A gap between different segments of society in terms of access to information and communication technologies.

The inconsistency between those who have access to digital technologies, such as the Internet, and those who devoid of access. The term also defines the inconsistency between those who possess the knowledge and skills to employ the digital technologies and those devoid of it.

The disparity in access to technology and information along geographical, ethnic or economic lines.

Differences that exist in connectivity between different socio-economic groups.

This term was first introduced by the Clinton Administration in 1999, analysing the diffusion of computers and the Internet among Americans. Some surveys emphasized the separation between information “haves” and “have nots” within ethnic groups and urban/rural populations. Later, this concept was extended worldwide, distinguishing between countries with much ICT and easy access to information and countries that have limited ICT facilities and difficult access conditions. Nowadays, the term digital divide refers to differences in the availability, access, and use of new technologies across and within countries.

The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to electronic and information technology and those who do not.

The Digital Divide, or the digital split, is a social issue referring to the differing amount of information between those who have access to the Internet and those who do not have access. The term became popular among concerned parties, such as scholars, policy makers, and advocacy groups, in the late 1990s.

The circumstance resulting from when populations have limited access to digital media or digital tools, compared to other populations (AMA, n.d.; Anderson & Kumar, 2019 ).

The disparity (and/or gap) in the access to ICTs and correspondingly to information resources resulting into social exclusion.

The disparity based on access to computer and internet. The divide may be between nations, individuals, etc.

A term coined by former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Telecommunication and Communication Larry Irving, Jr., to focus public awareness on the gap in access to information resources and services between those with the means to purchase the computer hardware and software necessary to connect to the Internet and low-income families and communities that cannot afford network access. Public libraries are helping to bridge the gap between information “haves” and “have-nots” with the assistance of substantial grants from industry leaders such as Bill Gates of Microsoft. The E-rate established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA) has helped schools, public libraries, and rural health care institutions bridge the gap. Digital Divide Network is a Web site devoted to the issue. Synonymous with information gap. (Reitz, 2004, p. 216).

Digital divide is based on the apparent gap between individuals who can effectively access digital and information technology versus individuals who have limited or no access at all.

The differences between the ability of individuals or groups of individuals to access and maintain access to broadband and computers and the benefits and opportunities derived from such access.

Refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels concerning both their opportunities to access information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to their use of the internet for a wide variety of activities.

The explosive developments of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the last 10 years have led to a digital divide of the world. Those regions not having access to modern ICT will also lag behind in other fields.

The digital divide includes the technical, educational, and financial ability to utilize available technology, along with access (or a lack of access) to the internet.

This is the gap between technological “have” and “have not” individuals, geographic locations or demographic groups.

The way how access to the Internet can add to existing inequalities, namely due to lack of access to and lack of skills in internet usage.

Often characterized as a set of relationships between information and communication technologies (ICTs) and groups of individuals, who are situated within a complex arrangement of social, environmental, political, and economic issues. Popularly, the term itself, digital divide, carries the connotation of those who have access to technology and those who do not have access to technology.

Unequitable differences between those utilizing technology and those that are not.

A gap between generations with regard to technology.

In this chapter, the digital divide encompasses the lack of equal access to reliable internet connections from devices such as computers, tablets, and mobile phones. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (2016) notes that affordability creates a gap in citizens with personal access to the Internet. In other cases, a lack of widespread broadband infrastructure in remote or rural areas leaves a portion of the population without access to the Internet on par with their urban counterparts.

refers to the gap between individuals, groups and geographic areas at different socio-cultural and socio-economic levels with regard to their opportunities to access and use information and communication infrastructures, technologies and services for a wide array of activities.

Refers to the gap that exists between these who have and those who do not have access to technology (telephones, computers, Internet access) and related services.

Digital divides are gaps between individuals or groups due to differences in their access to digital technologies. Access refers to more than physical access, including also the ability to use technologies effectively. Divisions may occur due to factors such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status and/or geographic location.

Inequalities between people with access to digital technologies and those without such access. Access may include access to hardware, software, internet connections, and possessing the skill set needed to make use of these technologies.

A technological gap between those with access to and experiences with digital technologies, and those who lack access to technologies, bandwidth, instruction on usage, and other limiting factors.

Some individuals have more access to technology and internet connection while others do not have equal options to access, creating a gap or divide in technology use.

A social issue referring to the differing amount of information between those who have access to the Internet and those who do not have access. The term became popular among concerned parties, such as scholars, policy makers, and advocacy groups, in the late 1990s.

The term used to explain the divergences between people who have and people who do not have the skills, knowledge and abilities in addition to access and resources to use new CC/ICTs tools. This gap can exist between the educated and uneducated, privileged and underprivileged, between developed nations, developing nations, and those living in rural/urban areas.

Internet inequality issues.

The difference between those who have or have access to digital devices and Internet and those who do not.

Differences on the user’s access to the digital infrastructure and its use to achieve personal and professional outcomes, caused by socio-demographic, socio-economic or geographical factors.

A metaphor for the systematic gap in technology access between some members of a population and others; digital divides can exist at the economic, knowledge, and skills level.

A gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with limited or no access.

The gap between groups of people who have or do not have communication technologies needed in the 21 st century and the skills to effectively use them.

A crippling situation whereby a school, village, constituency, or country does not have access to proper IT infrastructures such as network connectivity, radio, and television frequencies, etc.

This applies to those individuals who have access to digital devices such as the Internet, computers, and other technologies and those who have no access.

The gap between those who have access to digital technologies, such as the internet and computers, and those who do not. The digital divide can exacerbate existing inequalities, including in access to financial services.

The division between those who can access digital technologies and those who are unable to access them (Selwyn, 2004).

The gap between students who have access to the Internet and devices at school and home and those who do not.

The digital divide is the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies and those without. The digital divide is related to social inclusion and equality of opportunity. It is seen as a social/political problem and has become increasingly relevant as the industrialized nations have become more dependent on digital technologies in their democratic and economic processes. Larry Irving, a former United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce and technology adviser to the Clinton Administration, made the term digital divide popular in a series of reports in the mid 1990’s. The digital divide results from the socio-economic differences between communities that in turn affects their access to digital information mainly but not exclusively through the Internet. Broadly speaking, the difference is not necessarily determined by the size or depth of the user group. Any digital media that different segments of society can use, can become the subject of a digital divide.

Digital divide is any uneven distribution in the access to, use of, or impact of digital technologies between groups such as social, geographical, or geopolitical criteria, for instance women or marginalized sections of society.

Refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to their use of the Internet for a wide variety of activities.

The idea that some people do not have access to technology.

As citizens without access to computers or the Internet are practically excluded from any online services, the term digital divide describes the virtual division of society by the deployment of online public services into two separate groups: citizens with access to Internet-connected computers and those without.

Divide that exists among the group who to have access to the information technology (in particular computers and Internet) and those who do not have, partially or totally ability to use them.

Disparities in access to ICTs by People.The disparity could be within and between individuals,communities, urban and rural areas, regions, countries and continents.

The term digital divide refers to the gap between those people who have available resources to use and get the benefits of information technology and who do not have the right, freedom, or resources available to use information technology.

A gap in access to technology and technology recourses including Internet in and outside of school which affects students’ access to learning resources.

This expression denotes the socioeconomic differences between communities or groups and their ability to access information technology. A digital divide is created when network infrastructure, computing technology, or computer literacy is lacking. At one end of the divide are those “with” technology: They advance and grow. At the other end of the divide are those “without” technology: They stagnate and fall behind those who have access to technology.

Disparity in access to, and ownership of, computer, Internet, and other digital or mobile technology.

Refers to those individuals with or without access to internet technology based on their acceptance of the medium of communication.

A social and economic inequality driven by unequal access, the difference in usage, or impact of information and communication technologies. There is a digital divide between urban and rural areas in some nations based on unequal access to, the difference in usage, or the impact of information and communication technologies.

The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to electronic and information technology and those who do not.

Disparities among individuals, generations, societies, and cultures resulting from unequal access to and use of computer and Internet technologies and digital infrastructures. Besides suggesting a physical quantity of presence or absence of technologies within a context, the divide implies a difference in quality of use of digital technologies within the same context.

Digital divide refers to the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital and information technology, and those without it. It encompasses both physical access to technology, hardware and, more broadly, the resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen. In others words, it’s the unequal access to some sectors of the community to information and communications technology, and the unequal acquisition of related skills (Wikipedia, 2007 AU5: The in-text citation "Wikipedia, 2007" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. )

the gap between those people (or region, countries) with effective access to digital and information technology, and those (or region, countries) without access to it. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology, as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate.

The gap between people with access to digital technologies and those that do not have.

Economic and social differentiation between communities or nations, which are outside or back of the information age, and those, which benefit from informatics revolution completely and started information economy.

The gap in computer and Internet usage between richer and poorer households, majority and minority groups, and households in urban and rural areas.

the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with very limited or no access at all.

A split between people who have access to the Internet and people who do not have access to the Internet due to economical and technological reasons.

Term referring to the gap between those individuals with access to information and computing technologies and those without access, usually due to socioeconomic inequities or geographic disadvantages in that particular society.

Digital Divide is the term used to define the gap between people who have and people who do not have access to Internet technology; it is the differences between the technological “haves” and “have nots”. In recent years this term has been extended to include differentials in Internet usage patterns.

Digital divide is used to describe the discrepancy between people who have access to and the resources to use new information and communication tools and people who do not have the resources and access to such technology. The term also describes the discrepancy between those who have the skills, knowledge and abilities to use the technologies and those who do not. The digital divide can exist between those living in rural areas and those living in urban areas, between the educated and uneducated, between economic classes, and on a global scale between more and less industrially developed nations.

Inequality of access to technologies between different segments of the society, based on gender, age, location, etc.

Understanding of this term is changing with time. Originally, it signified a socio-political environment and referred to the socio-economic gap between groups of people who had access to computers and the Internet. However, in 2005, this term reaches much further to bring about a more international context to highlight where disadvantaged groups and developing or poorer nations are pitted against the wealthy countries that have unlimited access to the plethora of electronic gadgetry.

Disparities in Internet usage, skills, and access based on factors including race, income, and the rural/urban divide.

Describes different social groups’ access to digital services, abilities to make use of various digital possibilities.

Different magnitude of access, intensity of use, and level of contributions with an information and communication technology.

The term digital divide describes the fact that the world can be divided into people who do and people who do not have access to - and the capability to use - modern information technology, such as the telephone, television, or the Internet.

Originally a term to define the gap between those who have access to internet and related computer technologies and those who do not.

The gap between people who have and do not have the environment to use ICTs.

The evident gap between people with readily available access to the internet and those who do not have one.

The gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet and those who do not have that facility.

The term refers to the gap between those with regular, effective access to Digital and information technology, and those without this access. It encompasses both physical access to technology hardware and, more broadly, skills and resources which allow for its use.

The gap between “haves” and “have-nots” relative to technology access.

It describes the division between people and places with and without easy access to cutting-edge information and communication technologies. This category includes common household items such as telephones, televisions, computers, and access to the internet.

A term that refers to the gap existing in the opportunities to access advanced information and communication technologies between geographic areas or by individuals at different socio-economic levels

The gap between those who actively use and contribute to the internet, and those who are only influenced by it.

The socio-economic gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology, such as the internet, and those who do not, often resulting in disparities in education, opportunities, and resources.

The gap between those who can access and benefit from digital technology and those who cannot. It may be affected by a multitude of factors, including income, age, race, physical and mental abilities, and geographical location.

Difference in use of computers by a characteristic such as race or gender.

Inequality exists between those who have access to information technologies (also in terms of skills) and those who are totally or partially excluded.

The gap between people with and without access to digital media and technology, such as computers, the Internet, and mobile devices.

It is the concept and aspect of disparities of Information Technology product uses among the common mass. More clearly, still in the society some are having access and condition of using several IT product and some are not able to uses due to economical and social status.

Exclusion from the digital world can lead to social exclusion.

The gap between those individuals and communities who have reasonable access to current technologies for work and learning and those who do not

A technical and societal term created to demonstrate a separation of people based on inability to access technology. Students who had no or limited internet access where placed at a disadvantage.

It refers to an unequal distribution regarding access and use of Information or Computational Technologies among communities. This inequality is due to political, economic, cultural, racial, gender, etc. Initially, the term focused on the lack of means to access the Internet, either by mobile phone or by computers. However, today it refers to any technological deficiency, so it can be used as a parameter to determine the distribution of wealth in a society, takes into account the technological divide as an indicator of the economic and social deficiencies that such communities suffer.

Alludes to the gap between those who do not have access to information and communication technologies and those who do.

A gulf of understanding between those with access to technology and those without, or with restricted access.

The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or have restricted access.

(In the United States): The Digital Divide is the schism between those with access to new technologies and those without (NTIA, 1999).

refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with very limited or no access at all. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen.

The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology.

Technology inequities in tangible access to devices and connectivity services. The intersection of multiple oppressions increase the power differentials for the most vulnerable groups to remain on the periphery or excluded from information communication technologies.

The gap and access to or usage of ICTs between people, demographic groups or countries.

A gap or a gulf between the population who have a physical access to computer and internet and the population who does not have access to computer and internet is called digital divide.

The division between those individuals who have reasonable access to the Internet and those who do not. Digital divide can also refer to differences in computer ownership and skills in using information technology.

The division between individuals with regard to the access and use of technology in society.

A difference in Internet usage based on access and skills, linked to demographic variables including income and education.

Unequal opportunities among individuals, households and businesses to access and use ICTs and the internet due to their varying socio-economic levels.

Defined as the gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet, and those who have no, or at best limited, access. Arguably the greatest divide is at the global scale between developed and less developed countries, but digital exclusion also has demographic, socio-economic, and local locational dimensions.

A perceived gap between groups in reference to technology.

Differences in regular, effective access and ability to use technologies, by which people with disabilities use technology (including mobile ICT) at lower rates than the general population.

The gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that don't or have restricted access.

The term Digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to information and communication technology (ICT) and the skills to use ICT and those who do not have the access or skills to use these technologies within a geographic area, society or community. In the context of this chapter, it refers to differences between rural and urban communities.

The difference between the rich and poor in the access to the internet, gadgets.

inequality in terms of motivation, access, skills, and usage of digital technology, associated with poverty and other inequalities.

Digital divide is defined as the divide between those who have access to internet and those who do not have such access among individuals or geographical regions.

The separation between the information rich, or haves, and information poor, or have-nots.

Inequality in terms of access and usage of digital technologies. This includes imbalance in physical access to communication networks, computer hard- and software as well as imbalance in terms of motivation, skills and usage.

The disparities between populations with relatively easy access to information and communication technologies and the capacities to make use of their affordances and those populations who remain underserved by such technologies or underutilize them.

The gap between groups of people who do and do not have access to information technology.

Inequality between nation-states, regions, organizations and individuals in access to and productive use of ICTs based on variables such as income, gender, age, location, etc.

The digital divide is the disparity between populations and regions with access to contemporary information and communications technologies and those without. Even though the world currently incorporates the technical and financial capabilities to employ available technology and access (or lack of access) to the internet, the gap it alludes to is continually moving as technology advances.

This term refers to socioeconomic disparities between regions and demographic groups and their ability to use modern technology to connect with others. In this chapter, I focus on the digital divide that exists among students who may wish to access online education as well as the divide formed by the resources made available to different kinds of instructors.

This is conceptualized to refer to differences in the acquisition and use of modern technology such as ICT through computers, mobile phones, laptops and work stations etc The disparities could be by gender, geographical location, rural and urban livelihoods and/or any other relevant criteria for differentiation.

The gap between those who have access to technology and those without. Also include those who have access to technology but are unable to utilise them due to lack of digital literacy.

The gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet, and those who do not.

Refers to those individuals with or without access to internet technology based on their acceptance of the medium of communication.

The “digital divide” is the term used to describe the growing gap, or social exclusion, between those who have access to the new services of the information society, and those who do not.

Chasm between individuals who have access to information via computers and the Internet, and those that do not.

This term refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology and those that don’t.

Difference between people who have access and skills to use ICT and those who do not have these opportunities or skills.

A term used to define the differences between individuals with greater access to information and communication tools of the Internet. These discrepancies can be found across geographic locations such as urban or rural areas or across socio-economic status.

About information gaps and uneven patterns of diffusion of innovation, unequal access to and use of the new digital technologies of computing and the Internet, creating new forms of social and economic stratification.

Economic and social inequality resulting from access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies in society.

The gap between people with access to information and communication technologies and skills to use them, and people without access and skills.

The digital divide is the limitations of computer technology, network availability, and usage for marginalized social groups, such as poor and rural communities, women, underrepresented cultural groups, illiterates, and individuals with disabilities.

Refers to the disparity between two or more groups of people in their access to digital technology. Digital divide can occur at national level (between different groups within the economy) and/or global level (between different countries or regions).

Gap between people who have regular, effective access to digital and information technology, and those without this access. It regards both physical access to technology hardware and skills and resources which allow to use it.

The disparity between those that have access to technology and those who do not.

The gap that exists between higher education students who have and know how to access knowledge in general and university courses in particular, via modern technological tools, and those who do not.

The difference between people who have access to digital technologies and those that do not.

The difference between students who have reliable access to the internet and internet-enabled devices, and those who do not.

According to the Close that Gap organization’s website, the digital divide is defined as the gap that exists between those who have reliable internet access and those with very limited access of no access at all.

Digital divide has been observed due to the inequality that exists among the students based on the access to modern devices and technology across socioeconomic groups.

An economic or social inequality among people in their access to or use of information and communication technologies.

The gap between “haves” and “have-nots” relative to technology access.

Signifies disparities in access to digital technologies.

A metaphor for social exclusion relevant to ICT access and use or, specifically, exclusion from infrastructure and services to which people have rights as citizens in a democratic, information-enabled society.

The gap between the haves and have nots in different countries when it comes to information and information technology access and usage.

Lack of access to digital technology.

A differential condition existing in the countries around the world in terms of the diffusion and usage of the ever developing and most booming information technology, which includes internet infrastructure, data speed, usage of internet, availability & adoption of smart phone, regulatory policies and restriction ranges on different global websites, attitude of the people of any specific country towards technology, etc.

“…simply put…the gap between those people and communities with access to information technology and those without it.” (http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/andycarvin1.html)

The digital divide is a term used to describe the disparity between persons who have access to information and computing technology and those who do not. Often, it is used to describe the lack of Internet accessibility to those living in rural or remote areas or who lack computing knowledge and skills.

It refers to effective exclusion from the information revolution. The term “second-order digital divide” is used in order to refer to a related phenomenon where the level of literacy is a key factor in realizing the potential of information technology and the Internet.

Refers to the unequal availability of technology or technology education experienced by certain groups of people.

It refers to the gaps in physical access, resources and skills between people who have information and communication technologies and those who have very limited access or none.

A division between those who have access to and benefit from digital technologies and those who do not.

A split between people who have access to the Internet and people who do not have access to the Internet due to economical and technological reasons.

The separation between the information rich, or haves, and information poor, or have-nots.

The gap between those with ready access to tools of ICT, and to the knowledge that they provide access to, and those without such access or skills.

A difference in Internet usage based on access and skills, linked to demographic variables including income and education.

The gap between those students who have access to the internet and technology at home and those students who do not.

The gaps that exist between individuals and within diverse groups of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, language, gender, and other culturally diverse groups to access computers and the Internet.

The lacunae that exists between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who lack access. The digital divide manifests itself technologically, economically, socially, educationally, democratically and infrastructurally

Gap between individuals, families, businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels, regarding opportunities for access to information and communication technologies and internet use.

Refers to the gaps that exist between individuals and within diverse groups of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, language, gender, and other culturally diverse groups to access computers and the Internet.

The digital divide is a term used to describe the gap between individuals, communities, and countries that have access to digital technologies, such as the Internet and computers, and those that do not. The divide manifests itself democratically, technologically, and socially. The digital divide can have significant economic, social, and political implications, limiting opportunities for education, employment, and civic engagement (Jamil 2021 AU104: The in-text citation "Jamil 2021" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Lythreatis, Singh, and El-Kassar 2022 AU105: The in-text citation "Lythreatis, Singh, and El-Kassar 2022" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).

A gap in technological resources for various regions of the world, a difference in having and not having technology.

Inequalities in global access to the Internet, online resources, and services.

Difference in opportunities that individuals, groups, and societies have in adequately accessing and using digital technologies.

disparities in access to technology and gaps in technological literacy

A gap between those who have access to (ultra-fast) internet and those who have no access (or only access to slow internet connections)

Social, economic and political differences between communities that have information and communication technologies (whit alphabetization technological, capacity and quality) and those that not.

Generally speaking, the term digital divide addresses the difference between actors with varying levels of access and capacity of Internet usage that ‘adds a fundamental cleavage to existing sources of inequality and social exclusion in a complex interaction’ (Castells, 2001, 247).

The gap between students who have knowledge of and access to technology and student who do not have this knowledge and access.

Unequal access to information resources.

Digital divides are gaps between individuals or groups due to differences in their access to digital technologies. Access refers to more than physical access, including also the ability to use technologies effectively. Divisions may occur due to factors such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status and/or geographic location.

The gap between those who have access to ICT and those who do not.

Separation that exists between individuals who have access to technology and those who do not.

Disparity between individuals with regard both to their opportunities to access ICT and to their use of the internet for a wide variety of activities.

A popular term used to describe a disparity between those who have and those who have not in relation to Computer Technology.

The wide gap between technology developed nations and poorly technology-based developing countries.

The digital divide in this chapter refers the gaps between Africa and other regions of the world, different countries within Africa, rural and urban areas in Africa, as well as gender disparities in Africa, in terms of the access to ICT.

the gap between students who have access to computer technology and people who don't – commonly influenced by socio-economic status as well as locale that contribute to this disparity.

The gap in access to and skill in computer and Internet technology that sparked debate and research from the mid 1990s through today.

The gap between individuals who have access to computers, broadband service, and other technologies and those who do not.

The digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or have restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers, and internet connectivity.

Describing the gap between the haves and have nots in different countries when it comes to information and information technology access and usage.

The gap between those who have ability to access and use ICT and those who do not.

It commonly refers to the inequalities in accessing and using new forms of Information and Communication Technologies.

Inequalities between people with access to digital technologies and those without such access. Access may include access to hardware, software, Internet connections, and possessing the skill set needed to make use of these technologies.

A social and economic inequality driven by unequal access, the difference in usage, or impact of information and communication technologies. There is a digital divide between urban and rural areas in some nations based on unequal access to, the difference in usage, or the impact of information and communication technologies.

The gap between people with effective access to digital and informational technology and those with very limited or no access at all.

Refers to the difference in access to and knowledge of the use of new technologies. It is often determined on the basis of different criteria, e.g., economic, geographical, gender, age or between different social groups.

The gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology, and those without access to it.

Digital divide can be defined as the lack of equal access and benefit from computer technologies and the Internet in particular, creating a gap between those who have and those who have not.

“The gap between individuals, households, businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access ICTs and their use of the Internet for a wide variety of activities” (OECD, 2001, p. 5).

Disparities in the abilities of different groups of students to access and interface with digital technology as necessary for developing multiliteracies, creates a gap or divide in learning and achievement ( Zammit, 2012 ).

Refers to the widening gap between the affluent, middle-class, and those less fortunate in society who lack access to computers and the internet.

This expression arose in the digital age to describe the information gulf that exists between peoples and societies. The perceived gulf is the result of the dramatic rise of information technologies that evolved exponentially in the developed countries during the latter half of the Twentieth Century. The expression connotes the idea that information is a potent source of power, and those who enjoy access to information technologies have the potential to wield significant power over those who have no such access.

The gulf between those with access to computers, digital devices and the Internet and those without access as well as the education in how to use them.

social and spatial discrepancies in Internet access

Gap between those with easy and effective access to ICT resources and those without.

Divide that exists between the group who has access to the information technology, in particular computers and Internet, and those who do not have, partially or totally, ability to use them.

The disparity between individuals who have and do not have access to information technology. It is the perceived gap between those who have access to the latest information technologies and those who do not. More specifically, the digital divide is often measured by personal computer ownership and Internet access.

It refers to the gap between those who have access and those who do not to information technology, digital resources, and online services. It includes any imbalance or disparity in skills, resources, or knowledge needed to make activities in the digital environment.

The divide between people who have access or lack access to technology based on socioeconomic or demographic factors.

A term patterned after ‘achievement gaps’ among demographic groups, digital divides refer to different outcomes for learning and economic participation based on access to information and communication technologies.

The gap between those students who have access to the internet and technology at home and those students who do not.

Refers to individuals or members of communities and groups whose social, cultural, political, economic, or personal circumstances constrain access to electronic communications or limit benefit to their lives from contemporary electronic technologies.

Differences in the access and usage of technology across people.

A social and educational gap created by the lack of access to digital tools and materials.

A gap between the information “haves” and “have-nots.”

Processes and factors associated with the exclusion of some populations from the information society, digital networks and technological devices.

The term “digital divide” refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their opportunities to access Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their use of the Internet. The digital divide depends on several variables, including income, education, age, gender, racial and linguistic backgrounds, and geographic location.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration developed a report series (NTIA, 1995, 1998, 1999a and b, 2000, 2002, and 20042004) that conducted an analysis of the ownership and use of computers by households in the U.S. The reports indicated that disparities between the households with the highest and lowest degrees of computer use and Internet access were related to income, race, and gender. The reports called the disparities a “digital divide.”

Used to designate ICT- related social inequalities, may refer to inequalities between individuals, households or geographic areas with regard to access to, use of, or impact of ICT.

A term used to refer to the disparity between those citizens with effective access to digital and information technology and those without access to it. It encompasses the inequality in physical access to technology as well as the inequality in resources and skills needed to effectively participate as a digital citizen.

Divide between people who have gadgets and internet bandwidth, with those who have not.

Refers to the fact that people in developing countries use modern ICTs less than those in developed countries.

The differences in access and usage of any form of technology by the privileged and underprivileged.

Is the phenomena of socio-territorial exclusion of those communities which do not have access to information and communication technology.

A groups of students that do not have access to technology.

The gap between individuals and communities with access to modern information and communication technologies and those without access, often resulting in disparities in education and opportunities.

The gap between individuals, households, businesses, or geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their use of the Internet for various activities.

The digital divide is the gap between those with regular, effective access to digital technologies and those without. The term digital divide refers to those who can benefit from it, and those who don’t. (Source: Wikipedia)

The gap in the access and use of information technologies between individuals, businesses or territories.

Barriers that prevent access and use.

A term used to describe the gap in access to the Internet and other technologies between groups of different socioeconomic status.

The degree to which certain persons may have no, limited, or unreliable access to the network that limits their capacity to participate fully with online communities or other online tools.

Economic and social inequality created in society by the lack of access to or use of technology tools.

The gap between the population who could benefit from the technological advancements and those who could not enjoy such privileges, mainly due to inaccessibility to the technology.

There are people who do and people who don’t have access to—and/or the capability to use—modern information technologies. The digital divide exists between those in cities and those in rural areas. The digital divide also exists between the educated and the uneducated, between economic classes and globally, between the more and less industrially developed nations.

The gap between those who can benefit from digital technology and those who cannot.

Inequalities between those students who have ready access to technology, including broadband internet and computers compared to those students who do not have these resources.

The gap (a dichotomy between having or not having) between individuals, households, businesses and geographical areas at different socio-economic levels with regard both to their opportunities to access information and communication technologies and their use of the internet for a wide variety of activities.

The gap between various classifications of stakeholders concerning gender, socioeconomic status, and regions.

A phrase that describes the disparity in access to technology (particularly the internet) related to poverty.

The gap that is created between those who can access digital technologies and those who cannot.

Gap between individuals and communities with greater and lesser access to digital technologies.

A division between people who have access and use digital media (e.g., the Internet, mobile, PC, etc.) and those who do not. Typically, this gap is more prominent in developing countries where the socioeconomic living conditions are worse.

It is used to identify a situation of inequalities among individuals, communities, regions, nations and institutions in the use of new media tools. It also refers to content-related barriers, such as lack of local information, literacy barriers, language barriers and lack of cultural diversity.

Expression useful for informing of the existence of groups or regions which will not be prepared to make the most of the important social and economic opportunities promised by the emerging society of information.

The concept that there exist inequities in access to public information and information technologies by certain segments of the population. These segments are defined by such attributes as income, race, education, and disability.

Dividing members of society into two groups—those who have access and media literacy, and those who have no access and/or media literacy.

Is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that don't or have restricted access. This technology can include the telephone, television, personal computers, and the internet.

A term referring to the unequal access to digital computing technologies by members of a given social system. Access consists of five dimensions identified by DiMaggio and Hargittai (2001): technical means, autonomy of use, patterns of use, social support networks, and requisite skill. Absence of any one of these dimensions constitutes lack of the access necessary to develop expertise in the use of digital computing technologies.

The gap between ICT haves and have nots, whether through lack of direct access to infrastructure such as computers of adequate connection, or sufficient skills and training to take advantage of ICTs. The cost of connectivity (computers, software, broadband, and support) is also a contributory factor to the divide. Disability or cultural and linguistic factors such as the lack of support or content in minority or national languages, can also contribute to the divide.

An unequal distribution of ICTs among the rich who can afford and the poor who can’t afford.

A social, economic, and political fracture.

The gap between “haves” and “have-nots” relative to technology access.

Refers to the gap between those who can effectively access and use new information via communication tools such as the Internet and those who cannot.