Gender was also found to have some influence on accessibility and use of ILE. Findings of the study revealed the lack of comprehensive computer skills, distance to internet facilities, demographic factors and information processing skills among students and staff to be the significant influence on the use of ILE. Data collection methods used for the study included observations, questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. The study sought to discuss students’ and staff- perceptions on their competence levels in using internet facilities, availability of internet services, staff training and perceptions of major barriers encountered in using internet services while studying and working at OUT. It used purposive sampling procedures to draw a total of 84 respondents constituting two ICT administrators, two Directors from two directorates in OUT and 80 OUT students from three Dar es Salaam Regional Centers Ilala, Kinondoni, and Temeke. The study was qualitative and largely descriptive and interpretive. This study aimed at investigating accessibility and use of Internet learning environments (ILE) by distance education students at the Open University of Tanzania.