Access to the internet can provide skills, access to free education, help connect communities both online and off, and help in improving the user’s lives. The economic and educational advantages of access to the internet cannot be overstated. As the internet becomes more prevalent, things like political participation, news, social networking, education and entertainment are taking place in cyberspace. For the segment of the population that currently has access to the internet, the internet provides means to modernize and improve their lives. But those without an email address or online presence are becoming victims of social inequality.
How can people improve their lives without the communication tools we take for granted? Fund free municipal wifi networks to address this gap.