Big Divide Found in Internet Access
By Ken Belson
New Yorkers are a diverse bunch, but when it comes to broadband connections at home, there are two distinct groups: The haves and the have-nots.
According to a report released today by the city’s Broadband Advisory Committee, 26 percent of low income households have broadband connections at home compared to 54 percent in moderate-to-high income households.
The lack of a computer and the high cost of broadband were the most often cited by residents for why they did not have a high-speed Internet connection in their home.
Though D.S.L. lines from Verizon and other providers are available in 87 percent of New York City addresses, 46.4 percent of New York City households have a broadband line.
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