The Digital Divide The most impressive digital content appears as multimedia. A one-minute video clip only requires about ten seconds to download via broadband Internet, but using narrowband may require six to ten times that long. In order to ensure smooth downloading and broadcasting, computer hardware and software require continuous upgrading. In addition, monthly broadband service costs range from NT $ 600-1000, which is too steep for some families.
二、數位落差最「ㄅㄧㄤˋ」的數位內容都是以多媒體影音呈現，而為了更流暢的下載及播放，電腦軟、硬體都需要不斷升級，每月六百到一千元的寬頻費用，對部分家庭更是難以承受。