Data / Mapping
February 2019 Webinar: Measuring the Digital Divide: Review of Recent Surveys and Data
NTIA and the U.S. Census Bureau will present information on two large-scale consumer studies focused on computer and Internet use in America. The speakers will highlight the latest data from the surveys about who’s online, who’s not, how and where people access and use the Internet, what concerns they have, and more. Experts will show you how to access the data yourself, point you to open data resources, and answer questions.Learn more about the NTIA Internet Use Survey, a survey of 123,000 people in 52,000 households across the U.S.
Five Digital Inclusion Trends in the United States
by Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications
Connectivity with a Purpose
Internet usage gaps still persist among lower-income families, although more people are using mobile data plans to get online.
New Data Show Substantial Gains and Evolution in Internet Use
By David Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator
The digital divide is showing signs of giving way as more Americans from all walks of life connect to the Internet. Several historically disadvantaged groups showed significant increases in online adoption, according to initial results from NTIA’s most recent survey on Internet use conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.