digital divide
noun
: the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not
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Small businesses navigate a complex market, often hindered by the digital divide, which impacts growth and community equality.
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Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Rocket Classic has raised over $10 million for local charities with a focus on bridging the digital divide.
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Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The continent’s digital divide is less about whether networks exist and more about whether people and businesses can afford to use them, as a recent report by the Africa CEO Forum and Askya Partners argued.
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Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Held jointly by the National PTA and AT&T, the presentation is part of AT&T’s initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption.
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Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Rocket Classic has raised over $10 million for local charities with a focus on bridging the digital divide.
—
Carol Cain,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The continent’s digital divide is less about whether networks exist and more about whether people and businesses can afford to use them, as a recent report by the Africa CEO Forum and Askya Partners argued.
—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Held jointly by the National PTA and AT&T, the presentation is part of AT&T’s initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption.
—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Digital divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20divide. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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