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Gen Z Sees Internet Access as Essential as Water

2/21/2025

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A striking survey of 2,000 adults shows that many Gen Z members consider internet access as vital as clean water. In Britain, 52% echo this sentiment, with 73% advocating for better connectivity in rural regions. Shockingly, nearly three billion people worldwide remain offline, a reality that 86% of those surveyed were unaware of.

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Story summary

A striking survey of 2,000 adults shows that many Gen Z members consider internet access as vital as clean water. In Britain, 52% echo this sentiment, with 73% advocating for better connectivity in rural regions. Shockingly, nearly three billion people worldwide remain offline, a reality that 86% of those surveyed were unaware of.