Is internet access a fundamental right?

[VandalSquirrel]

I would love to see more infrastructure and money for libraries so people can have internet access. Living in a highly wired town in a rural area shows the real dichotomy in my own county. One with a laptop can get online for free all over this town (public library, restaurants, laundromat) but one needs a laptop first. Some towns have wifi access points, but that still requires computer ownership and libraries can provide machines for use, as well as for check out to residents.

However, some libraries require an address and other information for a library (a local address proves residency and without it there is no access allowed or there is an additional fee, therefore making sure those paying taxes in the community have access) and that can hurt people without permanent addresses due to homelessness or those who are transient or migrant workers. A majority of things are done online now, for example the FAFSA and job applications and for people to get a job or an education they need internet access to do it in a timely manner or have an email address they can check as they don't even own a phone.