We have teamed up with DevicesDotNow to ensure society’s most vulnerable children and young people are getting connected during lockdown.
DevicesDotNow is a COVID-19 initiative run by FutureDotNow with aims to help the 1.9million households who don’t have access to the internet and who are digitally excluded during the pandemic.
They have called on the industry to help by donating tablets, smartphones, laptops, SIMs, portable hotspots, dongles, or funding to improve connectivity. And we are supporting the initiative by creating vital safety guides for new users.
The specially designed guides will be issued to those who are being given connected devices – to ensure they’re getting the most out of the digital world. They include simple and practical tips on issues such as keeping personal information private, identifying fake news, and managing money safely.
Several Internet Matters industry partners, including BT Group, Sky and Three have all made significant contributions to the scheme.
CEO of Internet Matters Carolyn Bunting said: “Internet Matters is built on collaboration and industry coming together to help families benefit safely from connected technology.
We are delighted to partner with DevicesDotNow and support this vital initiative, helping to take away feelings of isolation for society’s most vulnerable people. Together, our resources will help ensure that those with less experience of using connected tech are able to confidently set up their devices, protect their data and spot fake information.
The digital world can provide a lifeline during these unprecedented times and ensuring families are connecting safely is at the heart of Internet Matters work.”
CEO of FutureDotNow, Liz Williams MBE said: “Many beneficiaries from our DevicesDotNow emergency campaign are new to the internet and online safety is critical to providing them with the confidence they need to use their devices.
Internet Matters does critical work and we are delighted to welcome them to the FutureDotNow coalition.”
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