The Rural Digital Divide
Summary. Rural residents in Australia face unequal access to information and communication technologies compared to urban populations. The authors studied disadvantaged groups in the Canberra area through focus groups and expert interviews, finding that rural communities share similar technology access barriers regardless of location. Australian governments recognize these rural digital divide problems and are implementing infrastructure initiatives to ensure equitable access for all residents.
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Rooksby, E., Weckert, J., & Lucas, R.. (2002). The Rural Digital Divide. Rural Society. https://doi.org/10.5172/rsj.12.3.197
Rooksby, Emma, et al. “The Rural Digital Divide.” Rural Society, 2002. https://doi.org/10.5172/rsj.12.3.197.
Rooksby, Emma, John Weckert, and Richard Lucas. 2002. “The Rural Digital Divide.” Rural Society. https://doi.org/10.5172/rsj.12.3.197.
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Details
- DOI
- 10.5172/rsj.12.3.197
- Countries
- Australia
- Regions
- Oceania
- Categories
- broadband-and-digital, policy
- Added
- 2026-04-28