Ofcom regularly monitors people’s experience of communications services. This summary sets out the findings from our latest research into the affordability of home broadband, mobile phone, landline and pay-TV services.
Ofcom communications affordability tracker Read Post »
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the Bridging the Gap Report, highlighting the need for greater international, multilateral cooperation to close the digital divide and ensure all nations can benefit from digital economies.
As every aspect of life – from job seeking to health care – moves online,
digital connectivity is a daily necessity, not a luxury. Against the
backdrop of the UK’s worst cost of living crisis in 40 years, discussions
about fuel and food poverty are now joined by a new concern with
what has become known as digital poverty – challenges affording
the cost of online connectivity and devices.
Digital Poverty in the UK Read Post »
This paper is the second in a series of four papers developed by Catch22 and Nominet to explore the barriers to digital skills and access for some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. These insights will inform recommendations, which will support Catch22 and Nominet in tackling systemic inequality, whilst directly responding to grassroots need.
Access to digital skills; Insights Paper 2 Read Post »
Year Published: 2021 Date Published: 23/04/2021 Author/s: APLE Collective Research Link: https://usercontent.one/wp/www.aplecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Digital-Divide-Briefing-Paper-First-Draft-2.pdf?media=1634035119
Digital Divide Briefing Paper Read Post »
Year Published: 2020 Date Published: 08/12/2020 Author/s: Patricia J Lucas, Rosa Robinson and Lizzy Treacy Research Link: https://media.nesta.org.uk/documents/What_is_Data_Poverty.pdf Key Takeaways:
What is Data Poverty? Read Post »
Year Published: 2020 Date Published: 03/02/2020 Author/s: Maureen Moroney & Alison Jarvis Research Link: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/media/insights/documents/Loneliness-and-Digital-Inclusion-AJ.pdf?mtime=20200828171249&focal=none Key Takeaways: ReisMaureen Moroney &
Loneliness and Digital Inclusion: A Literature Review Read Post »
