Global Digital Divide

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What is the primary focus of the global digital divide?

  • Access to high-quality computers
  • Technological advancements in developed countries
  • The Internet expansion rate
  • Disparities in access to computing and information resources (correct)

Which country lost its global leadership in terms of installed bandwidth in 2011?

  • US (correct)
  • Developing countries
  • Japan
  • China

What does the term 'digital divide' specifically refer to?

  • Access to fast Internet
  • Lack of technology in developing countries
  • Global disparities in access to computing and information resources (correct)
  • Difference in technology between countries

What did the 2014 statistics show about the distribution of installed telecommunication bandwidth?

<p>Only three countries host 50% of the globally installed bandwidth potential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the concentration of telecommunication bandwidth distribution?

<p>It demonstrates historical concentration with only a few countries hosting a large portion of the global telecommunication capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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