Tag: data poverty

Virgin Media O2 announces UK-wide rollout of The National Databank, providing free mobile data to tackle data poverty this Christmas

Stuart Mitchell

Virgin Media O2, together with Good Things Foundation, has announced that the first ever National Databank will be rolling out across the UK – as Virgin Media O2 pledges even more free O2 mobile data to help tackle data poverty. The launch is in response to the data crisis in the UK, with 1.5 million homes currently without internet access. Following the success of a three-month National Databank pilot scheme and building on the 7.5 million GB of O2 mobile data already donated, Virgin Media O2 is also announcing that…

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O2 announce campaign to tackle data poverty this Black Friday

Stuart Mitchell

O2 has announced the launch of its Black Friday deals. For every plan purchased with us between 1 November and 31 Jan, O2 will be donating 10GB data to the National Databank to help tackle data poverty. The deals will also include a range of exclusive online offers on refurbished ‘Like New’ handsets from leading manufacturers, perfect for consumers looking to make a choice that is not only good for their pocket but for the planet too. “This year we’re not only offering customers great value deals, we’re also helping…

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Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have joined forces to launch the National Databank – to tackle data poverty

Stuart Mitchell

With more than seven million people across the UK unable to access mobile data or broadband at home1, Virgin Media O2 has partnered with the Good Things Foundation to launch the first-ever National Databank. The launch is a direct response to the need for mobile networks to find a long-term solution to the data poverty crisis at a national level – by creating a collaborative, community-led platform that provides free mobile data to those who need it. A central hub The National Databank, which will be open to all mobile…

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