Going online requires access to a computer, operating system and browser

Going online to catch-up on news, read social media messages, buy groceries, or a host of other casual interactions, requires access to a computer, an operating system and some form of internet browser, search engine or specialised app.

In the United States , Apple dominates mobile devices, Alphabet commands more than half the market share in browsers and online searches, and Meta controls all three of the most popular social media services.