Wireless versus Wireline Broadband and the Digital Divide
With all the talk of wireless broadband and the digital divide I became curious what the price difference was between wireless and wireline broadband access. After all my Computer may have cost $1000 when I bought it three years ago, but my phone, with the mandatory service I barely use like Voice, ran nearly $3000 over two years. Granted a phone with a data plan is cheaper, but my next computer will likely run $400.
Additionally, the functionality between the two is much different. Can you imagine trying to do your taxes or type up a resume on a handset keypad? And while I can share my home broadband connection with a housemate or a visiting friend this feature is restricted or more expensive on a wireless plan.
For more and a run-down of the prices of wireless versus wireline see my piece over on the Open Technology Initiative’s blog.
