How does the digital divide impact on social capital, and what are the ramifications thereof?

Q 1.2 Digital divide- it is the gulf between people who have more access to internet and those who don’t have it at all.(dictionary.com,2016).

Social capital-refers to network of connection between people who stay and work in a particular society to work effectively. (investopedia, 2016).

Digital divide can impact social capital because this days many people own very expensive phones they are able to access the internet very easily. Not forgetting that the are some who do not have the access to technology. Given the importance of being socially active online, it is clear that the digital divide will impact people being able to control their social capital, which can results in them being able to access data, information  and knowledge that could help them with furthering themselves economically.