the digital divide

These are the reasons why digital divide can potentially become a problem in these areas of society.
Education: Technology is becoming a huge part of our education, but computers are costly and some places (not just all over the world, but also in the US) cannot afford them. Also some schools don't have the means to train teachers how to adequatley teach students how to utilize technology. Because not all students have access to technology this can cause an imbalance in their futures, they will not all enter the job force with equal oppurtunities. And this will not help to solve the world's growing poverty situation.
Government: Again, those of the population who don't have access to technology are the ones who will unltimately suffer. It can be used for many things such as: censuses, filing taxes, receiving aid, public feedback, etc. Many of the people who need help and need to be heard are not apply to use technology for their benifit.
Health: There have been many technological advances in medicine in America, but if other, developing countries, don't have the means to pay for that kind of technology then all of those people in those countries will suffer with outdated medical procedures.
Entertainment: Socially, in America, the internet has become the most popular source for entertainment. If we don't all have access to the internet then society becomes divided into those who do and those who dont and who knows what this could mean for the future of those who don't.
Work: It's a fact that everything is becoming more and more technological. That includes the work force. It is not only the poor who aren't computer savy but also those who grew up in a different time without so much technology. It is becoming increasingly more important that a person should have computer skills in order to qualify for a job. So if not everyone has access to computers and access to training, then unemployment rates will go up, along with poverty rates.