tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625372596118015696.post2405634427440709912..comments2023-10-31T10:36:37.748-04:00Comments on Media Business & Future of Journalism (JEM499): Mobile Bridging Digital DivideBenjamin J. Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15851511915205569196noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625372596118015696.post-76571145397341701062012-04-18T20:39:50.324-04:002012-04-18T20:39:50.324-04:00The rapid expansion of mobile technology over the ...The rapid expansion of mobile technology over the past decade is really more or less simplifying the internet to many of the users on the "other side" of the Digital Divide. I believe the "other side" of the Digital Divide really refers to the older generations who are still used to consuming their generation's forms of media. The internet is incredibly vast in its content, so younger users are more likely to have the drive and curiosity to explore that content. However, the rise of mobile apps really simplifies the amount of content on the internet and caters to the interests of the older generations by providing them with the content they are used to, but in a digital format.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625372596118015696.post-1491069129257704022012-04-18T17:12:22.454-04:002012-04-18T17:12:22.454-04:00Mobile is definitely shrinking the divide between ...Mobile is definitely shrinking the divide between people who have access to the internet and people who do not. I would take it even farther to say that in the next 10-15 years having a home internet service will be obsolete. With 3G and 4G ever expanding you can access the web virtually anywhere. Now with tablet you can pay a monthly fee and have internet access everywhere 3/4G is accessible. These services make the use of a home internet subscription unnecessary unless you live out in the woods and don't get a 3/4G connection.Corey Oglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445825719495512716noreply@blogger.com