A new report released today by John B. Horrigan, formerly of Pew Internet and now at the Federal Communications Commission, finds that 78% of adults in the U.S. are internet users and 65% of adults have home broadband access. <\/p>\n\n
Adults who do not have broadband at home fall into four categories:<\/p>\n\n
Digitally Distant<\/strong>: 10% of the general population.\u00a0Median age is 63. Half say that the internet is not relevant to their lives or they lack the digital literacy to adopt broadband.<\/p>\n\n Digital Hopefuls<\/strong>: 8% of the general population. Low-income, heavily Hispanic and African American. Likely to say they want to go online, but lack the resources.<\/p>\n\n Digitally Uncomfortable<\/strong>: 7% of the general population. Likely to own a computer, but lack skills and interest in taking advantage of all the internet has to offer.<\/p>\n\n Near Converts<\/strong>: 10% of the general population. Median age is 45. Cost is the biggest barrier to having broadband at home.<\/p>\n\n These findings are in line with Pew Internet’s previous work, including:<\/p>\n\n Internet, broadband, and cell phone statistics<\/a> <\/p>\n\n Wireless Internet Use <\/a> <\/p>\n\n The Mobile Difference <\/a>(technology user types)<\/p>\n\n Stimulating Broadband<\/a>: If Obama builds it, will they log on?<\/p>\n\n The FCC survey included interviews with 5,005 Americans in October-November 2009. 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