Digital divide stories - Page 5

1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.

Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?.

Asia now hosts nearly half of the world's 2.3 billion internet users, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and rising mobile phone access in China and India.

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

A Motu report shows the digital divide in New Zealand disproportionately affects those in social housing and the disabled, with major wellbeing implications.

Aged care facilities are slow to provide WiFi access for residents, and interviewees said they would like to see aged care operators provide more support.

As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.

InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.

People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.

The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.

The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.

Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.

The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.

Curran says the previous government didn't make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.

New Zealand government prioritizes digital technology, open government, and media with the appointment of a chief technology officer.

What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.

The Digital Divide map is an interactive tool which shows the different digital divides New Zealanders and their communities are facing.

The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.

Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.