The possible results in fairness in standard of living by the use of internet include:
• Young people’s education: Young people currently have access to computers at school. Parents believed that home computers would be of educational value for their children. Older people in one community expressed an interest in learning computers so they could see what young people were using them for.
• Access to services: Residents in all communities were interested in using the internet for services such as banking, bill payment and online shopping. Residents experienced difficulties contacting service agencies. Although residents were not necessarily aware of how broadband might resolve this issue, they were enthusiastic about the prospect of online