The UKs Growing Digital Divide
Posted: 05th Mar, 2003 By: MarkJ
Charity group Citizens Online has found that wealthy families are three times more likely to go online than those with low incomes:
The charity Citizens Online also found more than six times as many homes were online in some parts of the country than in others.
John Fisher, head of Citizens Online, said: "This research now makes it possible to focus efforts on those areas that need the most help to bridge the internet divide."
The lowest internet uptake was in Wales at 29%, while the region with the most homes connected was south-east England with 45%.
The BBC News Online item reports that Citizens Online is now working with BT to help the more disadvantaged areas of the country.
The charity Citizens Online also found more than six times as many homes were online in some parts of the country than in others.
John Fisher, head of Citizens Online, said: "This research now makes it possible to focus efforts on those areas that need the most help to bridge the internet divide."
The lowest internet uptake was in Wales at 29%, while the region with the most homes connected was south-east England with 45%.
The BBC News Online item reports that Citizens Online is now working with BT to help the more disadvantaged areas of the country.
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