- A new report says ninety percent lack decent internet.
- Reliable internet became more important during COVID.
- People used the internet for health and school.
- Good connection needs fast internet and a smartphone.
- Only a few people can use online services well.
- Many places lack electricity or have hard geography.
- Women often have worse access than men.
- Some people move to find a stronger signal.
- Groups ask for cheaper data and cheaper phones.
- The report wants governments to make 4G common.
Difficult words
- report — document with information about a topic
- reliable — able to work well and be trusted
- connection — way to join a device to the internet
- smartphone — mobile phone that can use the internet
- electricity — power for lights and electrical devices
- access — ability to use or reach services
- signal — strength of phone or radio connection
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Discussion questions
- Do you have good internet at home?
- Have you used the internet for school?
- Do you sometimes move to find a better signal?
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