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Does providing free internet access to low‐income households affect COVID‐19 spread?

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Health Economics"

DOI: 10.1002/hec.4601

Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates whether a policy of providing free, in‐home Internet for lower‐income households can reduce COVID‐19 case rates among those households. Using data from a pilot program in Toronto, we find that deploying… read more here.

Keywords: low income; free internet; internet access; income households ... See more keywords

High-speed Internet access and housing values

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Applied Economics"

DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1631443

Abstract: ABSTRACT A hedonic model is estimated that relates house values to high-speed Internet access while controlling for the potential endogeneity of Internet access. Results show that single-family homes with access to a 25 Mbps broadband… read more here.

Keywords: internet access; access; speed internet; high speed ... See more keywords

Systematic review: Investigating the effectiveness of assistive technology to enable internet access for individuals with deafblindness

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Assistive Technology"

DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2018.1445136

Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to systematically review published evidence regarding the development, use, and effectiveness of assistive devices and technol ogies that enable internet access for individuals who are deafblind. Eight electronic… read more here.

Keywords: assistive technology; review; effectiveness assistive; internet access ... See more keywords
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Is internet access bad news for media-capturing incumbents?

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of Applied Economics"

DOI: 10.1080/15140326.2019.1673082

Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper’s objective is to investigate the effects of internet access on voter behavior in governor elections at the state level in aconsolidating democracy. Using a fractional probit model for panel data, we analyze… read more here.

Keywords: bad news; internet access; access; access bad ... See more keywords

Internet access and use for health information and its association with health outcomes in older adults in 30 countries.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Age and ageing"

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaf131

Abstract: BACKGROUND Older adults, as a vulnerable population, typically show lower engagement with eHealth technologies. Limited internet access and low use for health information may contribute to poorer health outcomes. OBJECTIVES The purposes of this study… read more here.

Keywords: access; internet access; health; health information ... See more keywords
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Policing the Digital Divide: Institutional Gate-keeping & Criminalizing Digital Inclusion

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Communication"

DOI: 10.1093/joc/jqab019

Abstract: Previous studies generally assume that barriers to internet access are largely passive. That is, exclusion from the Internet is a consequence of poorly resourced individuals, communities, and institutions. This study complicates that assumption by focusing… read more here.

Keywords: divide institutional; digital divide; policing digital; internet access ... See more keywords

Enabling Broadband Internet Access in Remote and Rural Communities Using HAP-Based Multi-Hop FSO/RF Transmissions

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "IEEE Communications Magazine"

DOI: 10.1109/mcom.003.2400261

Abstract: In this article, we propose a reliable high-altitude platform (HAP)-based end-to-end (E2E) solution for broadband Internet access in remote and rural communities. In particular, we adopt parallel free-space optical (FSO)/radio frequency (RF) transmission for the… read more here.

Keywords: broadband internet; access remote; access; internet access ... See more keywords
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Provisioning Internet Access Using FSO in High-Speed Rail Networks

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "IEEE Network"

DOI: 10.1109/mnet.2017.1600167nm

Abstract: The growing deployment and advanced development of high-speed train (HST) systems, coupled with the reliance on and demand for constant Internet connectivity any time any where, have necessitated the imminent provisioning of broadband Internet services… read more here.

Keywords: optics; speed; provisioning internet; internet access ... See more keywords

Preference for internet at home in a disadvantaged neighbourhood

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Urban Studies"

DOI: 10.1177/00420980241256905

Abstract: Although most households are equipped with digital information and communication technologies (DICT), a significant digital divide remains in internet access at home along income and digital native/immigrant status. Previous research has mainly investigated whether this… read more here.

Keywords: home; preference internet; internet access; internet ... See more keywords

Understanding Internet access and use to facilitate patient portal adoption

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Health Informatics Journal"

DOI: 10.1177/1460458216675497

Abstract: Understanding the information-seeking preferences and Internet access habits of the target audiences for a patient portal is essential for successful uptake. The resource must deliver culturally and educationally appropriate information via technology that is accessible… read more here.

Keywords: use; patient portal; health; internet access ... See more keywords

From Bytes to Bodies: How Does Internet Use Affect Subjective Health?

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "SAGE Open"

DOI: 10.1177/21582440251356769

Abstract: Although an extensive research tradition has examined the impact of Internet access on individual well-being, limited attention has been given to its effect on subjective health. This study addresses this gap by utilizing data from… read more here.

Keywords: internet access; internet use; subjective health; health ... See more keywords