When mobile phones first became available to the public, Guy believed there was no need for him to own one. "I have a landline, and that seemed sufficient to me," he said. Now seventy years old, Guy regularly faces challenges due to his limited use of digital tools, but he feels it is too late to catch up. "Everything has become more complicated. For example, making transfers: before, there was a bank branch at every corner. Now, you have to book an appointment, then take two trams to reach a counter with a person behind it," he lamented to the newspaper De Standaard, which gathered several stories from Belgians affected by the digital divide. Without an email address and without a smartphone, Guy missed an invitation from his doctor to renew his anti-Covid vaccine. He was able to catch up thanks to the help of a friend. "We depend on the goodwill of people and one's network," confirms Frank, another seventy-year-old who had a hard time helping his aunt resolve a dispute with the public finances. Iris, on the other hand, is only 48 years old. But she has never had to work on a computer. When her children's schooling began to rely more and more on digital tools, especially for communication with parents, she found herself in a difficult situation. She struggled with online platforms, video calls, and digital assignments, which made it hard for her to stay involved in her children's education. "I didn't have the chance to learn these things when I was younger," she explained. Her experience highlights how the digital divide affects people of all ages, not just the elderly. The challenges faced by individuals like Guy, Frank, and Iris reflect a growing issue in modern society. As more services shift online, those without digital skills or access to technology are left behind. This creates a divide between those who can navigate the digital world and those who cannot. It also places a burden on family members and friends, who often have to step in to help with tasks that should be straightforward but are now complex due to the lack of digital literacy. Experts suggest that bridging this gap requires more than just providing access to technology. It also involves education and support to help people understand and use digital tools effectively. For many, the transition to a more digital society is not just about acquiring new devices, but about learning new ways of living and communicating. Without such efforts, the digital divide is likely to widen, leaving more people isolated and unable to participate fully in everyday life.