Americans with disabilities less likely than those without to own some digital devices
The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
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The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.
Rural adults are less likely than suburban adults to have home broadband and less likely than urban adults to own a smartphone, tablet or computer.
The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.
A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.
Fast, reliable internet service has become broadly essential. But 24% of rural U.S. adults say access to high-speed internet is a major problem in their community.
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