The widespread access to information enabled (and necessitated) fundamental changes to society in religion, government, law, business, and entertainment.
And access to sophisticated gadgetry is enabling us to emulate professional chefs with functional simplicity, in the comfort of our own homes.
In addition, access to information about the country enables citizens to participate effectively in the art of governance.
Similarly, access to the public key only does not enable a fraudulent party to fake a valid signature.
Better access to education enables these urban settlers to enter the Government service sector that grew fat in the 1970s and 80s.
Unhindered access to the outside world also enabled it to import more advanced military technology.
Increasing access to the Internet can, for example, improve low income individuals' access to financial services such as savings accounts and enable online trading.
Better access to financial services in poor countries will enable people in those countries, too, to achieve their ambitions.
Tariff reductions or duty-free access to the internal market enable trade to make a contribution to reducing poverty in these countries.
Instant access to any game available in an operator's catalogue, enabling a long tail effect.