State of IMPACT OF ICT ON SOCIETY

Positive Impact

1.Faster communication speed.With the internet,news or messages
   are sent via e-mail to anyone efficiently,with the capability of   
   broadband and speed of connection on the internet,any
   information can be travel faster.
2.Lower communication cost.with the internet,we do not have to 
   pay any basic services provided by in the internet.Furthermore,the 
   cost of the connection to the internet is relatively cheap.
3.People can share opinions and information  through discussion
   group and forums through internet.
4.Information can be stored and retrieved through the digital medium
   instead of paper(paperless environment).
5.Information and communication can be borderless through internet.  
   By using internet,people all around the world can be connected
   through each other.


Negative Impact


6.Borderless information at time can be negative because it courage
   people to access pornography and violence web sites.It can cost
   cause low moral values.It also can created problems such as
   gambling,information theft and fraud.
7.Computers can harm users if they use for long hours frequently.