Why Internet Access Should Be A Right, Not A Privilege - Forbes

Internet access has become a critical aspect of modern life. No longer just a realm of entertainment, the internet is a gateway for accessing basic public services, educational and economic ... Read More

Internet access: A right not a privilege

Access to the Internet is a right not a privilege. This is the conclusion reached by the United Nations in a resolution passed in June 2012. The resolution "calls upon all States to promote and ... Read More

Why internet access has become a human right - The Independent

As a human right, internet access should be “free” in two ways. First, it should be unmonitored, uncensored and uninterrupted – as the UN’s General Assembly has demanded in a non-binding ... Read More

Staff editorial: The internet, is it a privilege or human right?

Back in 2011, the United Nations (UN) released a statement that said the UN has recognized that Internet access is a human right. We here at the Sundial believe that Internet access is as of now a ... Read More

Accessing the Internet Is a Right — Not a Privilege - Yahoo

I trekked more than 1,000 miles across Mississippi with Mic's video team to talk to people about the digital divide in the state. During the trip, I visited the Stone Elementary School in Wiggins ... Read More

‘Internet access is more than a privilege; it’s a right’: Meet Hawaiʻi Island’s ʻAuamo Collaborative - KHON2

Digital equity means everyone has the same access to technology and the internet, no matter where they live or how much money they have. It’s important because we use the internet for school ... Read More

Is Internet Access a Right or a Privilege? | Season 2020 - PBS

During the pandemic, internet access has been a lifeline for those staying home. But for the 18% of Illinoisans without a broadband internet subscription, that lifeline is cut off. Aired 06/22 ... Read More

Internet access - a right or a privilege? - LAist

There's a growing debate over whether the Internet is a public tool, or the domain of private enterprise for generating profit. Monday, President Obama… ... Read More

‘Internet access is more than a privilege; it’s a right’: Meet Hawaiʻi Island’s ʻAuamo Collaborative - MSN

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Digital equity means everyone has the same access to technology and the internet, no matter where they live or how much money they have. It’s important because we use the ... Read More