Survey Instrument, October 2009 CPS Internet Use Supplement

Internet Use Supplement (Household level)

NET1 (Do you/Does anyone in this household) use the Internet at any location ?

<1> Yes (Go to NET2)
<2> No ( Go to NET5)

Blind <D> or <R>

NET2 Who is that?

Enter persons line number (1 – 16)

Probe: Anyone else?

Enter all that apply, separated by commas

NET3 (Do you/Does anyone in this household) connect to the Internet from home?

<1> Yes (Go to NET4)
<2> No (Go to NET5)

Blind <D> or <R>

NET4 Do you currently access the Internet at home using ---

<1> A regular ‘dial-up’ telephone (Go to NET5)
<2> DSL, cable modem, fiber optics, satellite, wireless (such as Wi-Fi),
mobile phone or PDA, or some other broadband
Internet connection (End)
<3> Something else (End)

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NET5 What is the main reason that you do not have high-speed (that is, faster than dial-up) Internet access at home?

<1> Don’t need it, not interested
<2> Too expensive
<3> Can use it somewhere else
<4> Not available in area
<5> No computer or computer inadequate
<6> Privacy and security
<7> Concern for children’s access
<8> Lack of confidence or skill
<9> Other reasons (Please specify)_______ NET5s
Blind <D> or <R>