Internet: perspectives from the legal standpoint as a citizen's right in Ecuador

Abstract

The research focused on analyzing the right to internet access as a human right in the Republic of Ecuador. A mixed-methodological approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative sources of information. Different methods including inductive, analytical, and juridical descriptive approaches were used to address the legal issue at hand. This study is classified as descriptive and falls under pure, doctrinal, and juridical descriptive research, with a non-experimental design. The target population included constitutional judges, entrepreneurs, and educators specializing in informatics and computer science in Ecuador. A structured questionnaire consisting of seven closed-ended questions was administered to gather relevant data from this population. The processing and analysis of the collected information were conducted using mathematical, computational, and logical techniques, allowing for an examination of the current state of internet rights in the Ecuadorian context. The research findings highlighted the challenges and opportunities related to ensuring universal internet access as a fundamental right in the country.