The
New York Times is reporting about a clever solution to the disconnect that under-developed countries have with Internet connections. A motorcycle messenger outfitted with
wi-fi drives from village to village, five days a week, delivering and picking up e-mail. This allows those that would never have a method to connect electronically to bridge the gap. The costs are low, allowing a wider audience of users to contact friends, family, doctors, and government officials.
The children are already learning one of the most valuable uses of the Internet: supplementing their education. Fifteen-year-old
Chenda Prom said: "I very much want to go to high school, but I don't know if I can because we are poor. I want to learn computers for my future."
