Three UK Expand Free Community 5G Broadband and Tablets Scheme

Mobile operator Three UK has expanded their Connected Communities programme, which offers “free high-speed broadband, smart tablets and digital training sessions“, to include the Carrbridge Youth Centre in Birkenhead. The scheme has already launched across four youth groups in Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester.

Following a pilot in 2022 by Three UK’s Discovery team, the Connected Communities scheme was set-up with the goal of providing “brilliant young people across the country with the tools they need to succeed – empowering them and their communities every day, through the power of Three UK’s network.”

The first learning session at the Carrbridge Youth Centre was delivered by Three UK’s Discovery team on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 and provided attendees with training in stop-motion animation. The 5G broadband and tablets provided will remain at the Youth Centre and be available to all of those who use it.

Craig Miller, Head of Retail at Three UK, said:

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring our Connected Communities programme to the youth of Birkenhead. Being able to run a Discovery session for the Carrbridge Youth Centre has helped us to empower and educate young people with the tools they need to excel in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.”