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The Rural Digital Divide

Emma Rooksby, John Weckert, Richard Lucas · 2002 · Rural Society

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

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DOI
10.5172/rsj.12.3.197
Countries
Australia
Regions
Oceania
Categories
broadband-and-digital, policy
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2026-04-28