The Digital Gap

The digital gap refers to the disparity between those who have easy access to digital technology—like high-speed internet, computers, and smartphones—and those who face obstacles such as high costs, limited infrastructure, or lack of skills. This gap can affect opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and social participation. Essentially, it highlights how unequal access to digital tools creates differences in the ability to benefit from technological advances, contributing to broader social and economic inequalities. Addressing this gap involves improving infrastructure, affordability, and digital literacy for underserved populations.