| Internet access is considered one of the most basic | | | | and strengthening their online presence. |
| and important necessities in life these days. People | | | | What could consumers do while online? As |
| use the online media to facilitate some of the most | | | | mentioned, basic transactions could now be |
| important and useful transactions these days. | | | | conducted and completed through the Internet. |
| Internet access has become so important that it is | | | | People could shop for clothes, collectors' items, |
| now hard to imagine life and businesses without the | | | | foods, gadgets, appliances, furniture, jewels, and just |
| Internet. Have you ever imagined a world where | | | | about anything through the Internet. Specific online |
| Internet access is considered a basic human right? | | | | sites could also sell concert, movie, plane, and even |
| The United Nations is currently pushing to make | | | | ferry tickets. Aside from shopping, people could also |
| countries consider Internet access as a human right. | | | | do basic banking transactions online, like depositing |
| The organization made the push when it started | | | | and transferring of funds. |
| calling for universal access to important and basic | | | | What's more? Entertainment could easily be accessed |
| information and communication services at the | | | | online. Some movies, videos, news streams, and |
| assembly of UN Administrative Committee on | | | | amateur clips could be downloaded through the |
| Coordination during the onset of the 21st century. | | | | Internet. Computer applications and software could |
| The UN seems really determined to make it happen. | | | | be electronically sold, sent, and downloaded online as |
| Aside from that initial move, in 2003, it also pushed | | | | well. Booking and reservations for accommodations in |
| for the same cause when it addressed delegates of | | | | other cities and countries could also be done. |
| the World Summit on Information Society. | | | | Whatever transaction, it seems that the Internet |
| Have you heard of countries that already acted on | | | | could now make it possible for anyone to complete |
| the call? Currently, France, Estonia, and Greece have | | | | activities and payments online. |
| enacted and enforced laws that make Internet | | | | Internet access is made for convenience. Now, |
| access as a human right. This surprises other nations, | | | | people do not have to leave their homes to buy |
| but for consumers who know how important and | | | | anything. Online shopping sites could facilitate online |
| useful online media is, it is just about time. Many | | | | buying and selling of goods and services. To most |
| observers, analysts, and advocates are waiting for | | | | consumers, this could translate to big savings in time, |
| the time more other countries follow suit. It is | | | | in efforts, and in money. It is just not surprising why |
| expected that in no time, many other nations and | | | | many users and consumers turn to the Internet for |
| governments would do likewise. | | | | basic services and transactions. |
| Millions of consumers and online users are logging | | | | If many people are now enjoying the usefulness and |
| online everyday to use and enjoy the services | | | | advantage of the online media, why would others be |
| offered across the Internet. As the number of online | | | | spared from enjoying the same perks and |
| users rise, so is the number of Websites that are | | | | functionalities? If Internet access would successfully |
| currently operational. It is estimated that every hour, | | | | be made a human right, more people would surely |
| tens of new online sites are being developed and | | | | enjoy and use it for their own benefit. |
| rolled out. Most businesses these days are putting up | | | | |