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Comparative Study | Computer Science and Information Technology | Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026 | Pages: 1003 - 1010 | United States


Broadband Disparities and Digital Divide: A Proposal for Inclusive Policy Reform

Joshua D. Thomas

Abstract: Digital exclusion continues to restrict educational, economic, and civic opportunities in underserved communities, particularly in the Global South. This study examines how broadband infrastructure, affordability measures, digital literacy, governance, and socioeconomic conditions shape digital inclusion, with particular attention to Ghana and comparable settings. A mixed-methods design is proposed using secondary statistical and policy data, stakeholder interviews, and comparative case analysis. This study seeks to identify barriers to effective digital participation and assess approaches capable of improving equitable broadband access. The anticipated findings will inform recommendations concerning public -private collaboration, infrastructure investment, digital literacy, and inclusive program design. The study aims to contribute to practical system development for reducing persistent digital inequalities.

Keywords: digital divide, digital inclusion, broadband access, digital equity, ICT policy, Ghana, Global South

How to Cite?: Joshua D. Thomas, "Broadband Disparities and Digital Divide: A Proposal for Inclusive Policy Reform", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1003-1010, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26831004023, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26831004023

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