Question

Claim: Internet access should be free for everyone.
Counterclaim: Paying for internet ensures reliable and consistent access.
Which piece of evidence supports the counterclaim?

(1 point)
Responses

In today’s world, internet access should be considered a basic human right.
In today’s world, internet access should be considered a basic human right.

Over 51 percent of the world’s population uses the internet.
Over 51 percent of the world’s population uses the internet.

The Federal Communications Commission found that 19 million Americans—six percent of the population—still lack access to reliable internet.
The Federal Communications Commission found that 19 million Americans—six percent of the population—still lack access to reliable internet.

Providing internet access costs money, including cutting, installing, and maintaining cables, and paying the people who do those tasks.

Answer 1

Providing internet access costs money, including cutting, installing, and maintaining cables, and paying the people who do those tasks.