Bridging the digital divide is critical for the social and economic wellbeing of communities, the divide often disproportionately affects low-income communities and rural areas.

Digital Literacy and Digital Champions

Offering free or low-cost digital literacy courses can empower individuals to use technology effectively. These programs should be designed to target diverse groups including children,  low-income families, and rural communities. 

Social Tariffs

Making sure residents are aware of Social tariffs for broadband and mobile phone contracts is vital to help drive up access and use across communities.

Digital Champions

Providing skills and knowledge to citizens to enable them to help each other, this can be via church groups, parish councils, libraries and other 'touch points'.

If implemented collaboratively across sectors, the measures can help close the digital divide, foster social inclusion, economic opportunity, and global connectivity.