Internet access is not nearly a luxury in the same way cigarettes are.
Yes, it won't literally kill you not to have Internet, but that's a disingenuous argument. I did not say "essential to remain alive", I said "essential".
You are simply not at a level playing field if you do not have Internet access in 2018.
Family emergency while you're not at home? Resources to learn about the world, educate yourself? Increased job opportunities? Housing listings? Mobile financial services?
Yes, it won't literally kill you not to have Internet, but that's a disingenuous argument. I did not say "essential to remain alive", I said "essential".
You are simply not at a level playing field if you do not have Internet access in 2018.
Family emergency while you're not at home? Resources to learn about the world, educate yourself? Increased job opportunities? Housing listings? Mobile financial services?
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/ie/Documents/...
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/business/dealbook/melinda...
Internet access is most commonly going to be through smartphones in the developing world. Internet access is essential.
Saying it's a luxury in the same way cigarettes are is ludicrous.