Many places in Madurai, India, have access to the Internet, but Internet cafes often have slow connections and must deal with regular power outages. What does this say about the digital divide?
A) Access to technology is stratified across gender.
B) Younger people are more likely to access digital communication technologies.
C) Quality of connectivity limits quality of access.
D) More even distribution of computers and phones will bridge the divide.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that Internet cafes in Madurai have slow connections and experience power outages suggests that access to the internet is limited in terms of quality, even though there is some access to technology. This highlights a digital divide based on the quality of connectivity. Option A is incorrect because the question does not mention anything about gender. Option B is incorrect because there is no mention of age being a factor in access to technology. Option D is incorrect because simply distributing computers and phones more evenly will not necessarily address issues of poor connectivity and power outages.

Many Places in Madurai, India, Have Access to the Internet