The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BROADBAND
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "that can afford Internet access" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that can afford internet access = broadband.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does BROADBAND mean?
BROADBAND noun- A wide band of electromagnetic frequencies
- An internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or cable modem.
- Of, pertaining to, or carrying a wide band of electromagnetic frequencies