The First-Level Digital Divide highlights the significant gap in access to and utilization of digital technologies and the internet, distinguishing between those who have the means and skills to connect digitally and those who are left behind. This division underscores a fundamental barrier to entry into the increasingly digital world, where such access is not merely a convenience but a necessity for participation in education, economy, and society at large. Bridging this divide involves addressing the root causes including economic, geographic, and educational disparities, and requires concerted efforts to ensure equitable access to technology and the skills to use it effectively. This issue not only resonates with the core goals of sustainable development but also with the imperative for social equity in the 21st century.