[LINK] Seniors broadband scheme unveiled

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Brenda Aynsley wrote:
> Bernard Robertson-Dunn wrote:
> 
>> The Broadband for Seniors program will set up as many as 2,000 free 
>> Internet kiosks over the next three years in community centres and clubs 
>> used by senior citizens.
> 
> why are seniors singled out to have to go somewhere to use the internet? 
>   why cant they get a subsidy on their broadband connection at home like 
> they do for telephone.  Those groups already have people who are 
> probably using the internet at home so the haves have access to 
> something they have already whilst the vast majority of seniors do not 
> attend those clubs or activities so will continue to be 'have nots'.
> 
> Good thinking 99
> 
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In my contact with computer savvy seniors, many have tried the home option and in
frustration told the provider to come and remove everything as it never works.
Most of the rest of the  population use Internet access at Work or at School.
So, why not provide Seniors with access at convenient locations too. The social
and physical benefits are also valuable.

Marghanita
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