Abstract
Efforts to encourage universal access to information and communication technologies have run into the problem that some individuals, for reasons of affordability, lack of awareness or preference, continue to be without subscriptions. This article examines the arguments commonly put forward in support of promoting broadband access, to determine whether they can justify universalizing access. It examines the ethical limits of government actions that encourage, enforce or coerce participation in socially beneficial programmes, while potentially overlooking consumer sovereignty and human autonomy. The conclusions address how policymakers can encourage universal access to broadband, while respecting the rights of citizens.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-24 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Human Values |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy
- Sociology and Political Science
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management