Which of the following statements about the digital divide in the United States is correct?
A) It is expected that disparities in access to online media will be eliminated by 2035.
B) Men make up the majority of Internet users-across economic lines.
C) Nearly two-thirds of adults have broadband access.
D) 80 percent of adults own a smartphone.

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According to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of American adults have broadband access at home. Option A is incorrect, as there is no accurate prediction on when disparities in access to online media will be eliminated, and option B is also incorrect, as men and women have roughly equal rates of internet use. Option D is incorrect, as while smartphone ownership has increased significantly in recent years, the figure is currently at 72%.

Which of the Following Statements About the Digital Divide in the United