Ownership of computers is much lower in low-income households. Internet access mirrors these statistics. People's attitudes also play a role - not everyone is aware that it is easy to acquire the skills to get online, and that it is important to do so. An absence of relevant, local content can deter people from regularly going online. What's available may not be written in an appropriate style, the language may not be understandable, or accessible for people with disabilities.
Many myths surround the Internet.
A lot of people see it as an entertainment medium and a source of lurid and offensive materials that entangle the unwary in scams and rip-offs, and this may lead you to question why access is important. But there are many reasons why it is. Bridging the Divide Approaches to address the 'digital divide' have been launched in many developed countries. The British Government launched a 400 million pound project in March 2000. It doesn't have to be left to government, as business and commun-ities have also increasingly developed ways for bridging the divide, not all of which are costly.