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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-082-5-0158

Urban-Rural Digital Divides in Visegrad Countries

Martina Kubíková ORCID...1
1 Prague University of Economics and Business, nám. W. Churchilla 1938/4, 130 67 Praha 3, Czech Republic

Digitalisation has a profound influence on regional development, yet disparities in digital access and usage persist across the Visegrad countries. This study examines the digital divide in urban, suburban, and rural areas and considers access to broadband, digital skills, and online activities. The results reveal significant disparities in digital development levels between different areas. The analysis also reveals that geographic and socioeconomic factors significantly influence the extent of digital inequality across regions. These findings emphasise the importance of considering intra-national regional variations within the context of broader digital transformation processes. By providing a detailed, data-driven perspective, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of regional digital disparities within the Visegrad countries and offers a foundation for future research and discussion on regional stability and development in the context of increasing digital integration.

Keywords: Urban-Rural Digital Divide, Digitalisation, Composite Index, Regional Development

pages: 158-165, online: 2026



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