digital divide

The gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technologies, such as the internet and computers, and those who do not.

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Relevant for discussing technology, inequality, education access, and government policy in speaking part 3 and task 2 essays.

The pandemic highlighted the digital divide between students with reliable internet and those without.
Governments must invest in infrastructure to bridge the digital divide for rural communities.
In my view, the digital divide is one of the biggest barriers to equal job opportunities today.

bridge the digital divide: Affordable internet access is essential to bridge the digital divide in developing nations.
widen the digital divide: Exclusive reliance on online services may widen the digital divide for elderly citizens.
narrow the digital divide: Community training programmes can help narrow the digital divide.
digital divide between: The digital divide between urban and rural areas remains significant.

technology gap: A simpler synonym useful in speaking.
digital inequality: Emphasises the social justice aspect; good for task 2.
information gap: Broader meaning; useful when discussing access to knowledge.

digital divide is only about computer to digital divide includes internet access and digital skills. The term covers both hardware and the ability to use technology effectively.
digital divide between people to digital divide between groups or regions. The phrase is used to compare groups, not individuals.
bridge the digital gap to bridge the digital divide. 'Digital divide' is the standard collocation; 'digital gap' is less common.