Research by The Office of Digital Inclusion says that there are 14 million people in the UK who do not have internet access.
The inclusion of these individuals should produce a benefit of £22 billion including £8 billion income provided by additional online sales.
The estimate of the public sector saving is substantial, with £900 to be saved by a more economical contact system with clients, when those currently offline have access.
A number of companies are involved in assisting with the project, including Google and BT.
£12 million in funding will be provided to a number of organisations, to be controlled by Odcom, the regulator.
An essential aspect of making the project a success is for broadband to be less expensive and have wider coverage, particularly to rural areas.
Organisations which use self service to improve economies in providing their services will benefit greatly, with fewer employees required. Also, the option of working away from an office becomes more possible.
The research indicates there would be an income increase for unemployed people who gain online access due to enhanced work options and incapacitated individuals would also benefit in being able to work remotely.
As more commerce and communication occurs via the internet, not being online is a major issue.
We help effective communication by having extensive listings on Google for our UK Local Search facility in our Business Directory. We provide prospects to the 1.6 million businesses listed, at no cost to them.
Monte Huebsch, CEO
The inclusion of these individuals should produce a benefit of £22 billion including £8 billion income provided by additional online sales.
The estimate of the public sector saving is substantial, with £900 to be saved by a more economical contact system with clients, when those currently offline have access.
A number of companies are involved in assisting with the project, including Google and BT.
£12 million in funding will be provided to a number of organisations, to be controlled by Odcom, the regulator.
An essential aspect of making the project a success is for broadband to be less expensive and have wider coverage, particularly to rural areas.
Organisations which use self service to improve economies in providing their services will benefit greatly, with fewer employees required. Also, the option of working away from an office becomes more possible.
The research indicates there would be an income increase for unemployed people who gain online access due to enhanced work options and incapacitated individuals would also benefit in being able to work remotely.
As more commerce and communication occurs via the internet, not being online is a major issue.
We help effective communication by having extensive listings on Google for our UK Local Search facility in our Business Directory. We provide prospects to the 1.6 million businesses listed, at no cost to them.
Monte Huebsch, CEO
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