[RTC List] Pew Internet Project report on home broadband adoption

[Sean McLaughlin]

Home Broadband Adoption 2008 Report (PDF) 
<http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Broadband_2008.pdf>, Pew Internet & 
American Life Project
http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Broadband_2008.pdf

Press Release July 2, 2008
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/305/press_release.asp

Among some interesting findings:

"Americans who are not online -- 27% of adults who do not use the 
internet -- are likely to be older (their median age is 61) and have low 
incomes. When non-internet users are asked why they don't use the 
internet, here is what they say:

# 33% of non-users say they are not interested.
# 12% say they don't have access.
# 9% say it is too difficult or frustrating.
# 7% say it is too expensive.
# 7% say it is a waste of time.

"Economic factors play a large role in why some people don't have 
broadband, but about one in ten non-broadband users say that service 
isn't available where they live," said Horrigan. "Beyond price and 
availability, some non-broadband users simply don't see the need for 
having a high-speed connection at home."

Happy Independent Day!

-- 
Sean McLaughlin
Executive Director
Access Humboldt
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