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Title	Infrastructural Inequality: Exploring The Emergence Of Digital Classes In The Metropolitan Area Of Santiago, Chile
ID_Doc	31544
Authors	Correa J.; Ulloa-Leon F.; Vergara-Perucich F.; Aguirre-Nuñez C.; Truffello R.
Year	2023
Published	Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 62
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/bgss-2023-0037
Abstract	This paper examines the digital divide in the city of Santiago, Chile. The research uses the density of mobile phone antennas as a proxy for digital infrastructure. The findings show that there is a strong correlation between the density of mobile phone antennas and socioeconomic status. Areas with higher incomes and more mobile phone antennas have better Internet connectivity than areas with lower incomes and fewer mobile phone antennas. The objective is to shed light on the power dynamics and invisible networks that shape the configuration of infrastructures, highlighting the need for equitable access to the digital world as a fundamental democratic right. The conclusions indicate that communication infrastructures are unevenly distributed and that the transition from analogue to smart cities risks exacerbating social inequalities. Rectifying these disparities is essential to avoid leaving the most vulnerable behind in technological transitions. © 2023 (Juan Correa, Felipe Ulloa-Leon, Francisco Vergara-Perucich, Carlos Aguirre-Nuñez, Ricardo Truffello)
Author Keywords	Chile; clustering & digital; Santiago; segregation; smart cities; urban studies

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