UK 2025 - 40% Still Without Net Access
Posted: 08th Dec, 2004 By: MarkJ
BT's latest report has found that, come 2025, a staggering 40% of the UK's population (23m) will still be without Internet access. Unlike previous years the issue is not one of coverage, but choice:
Although the percentage of Britons without home access will have fallen slightly, those that remain digital refuseniks will miss out on more, the report suggests.
As more and more everyday tasks move online and offline services become less comprehensive, the divide will become more obvious and more burdensome for those that have not got net access, it predicts.
"There is a hard rump of have-nots who are not engaging with the net. They don't have the motivation or skills or perceive the benefits," said Mr Hosford.
The report urges the government and operators to do more, although there will always be those that choose otherwise, just like many people still don't drive a car. More @ BBC News Online.
Although the percentage of Britons without home access will have fallen slightly, those that remain digital refuseniks will miss out on more, the report suggests.
As more and more everyday tasks move online and offline services become less comprehensive, the divide will become more obvious and more burdensome for those that have not got net access, it predicts.
"There is a hard rump of have-nots who are not engaging with the net. They don't have the motivation or skills or perceive the benefits," said Mr Hosford.
The report urges the government and operators to do more, although there will always be those that choose otherwise, just like many people still don't drive a car. More @ BBC News Online.
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