Access Defined
Access is one of the cornerstones of communication policies and regulations. There are two version of access that needs to be address in order for universal access to be available. Hardware availability and network connectivity comprise the first level of access, material access. Without these basic physical considerations, access to the online mediated public sphere is made virtually impossible. This access does not mean free connectivity, it means that the infrastructure must be there in order for those to connect with the interactive world.
The second type of access is more intangible. Literacy and awareness is necessary in maintaining the constant flow of information. Awareness covers the knowledge on how to use access to access relevant materials Also, there needs to be an access to the skills necessary to maintain a social presence in the mediated superstructure of the Internet.
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