A new scheme to get people better connected in the digital age is offering residents free mobile data, calls and messages.
Called the National Databank, it aims to help people from low-income households, who have limited or no access the internet using their phone or home broadband, get online and also to provide digital skills training.
Under the scheme, which has been created by the Good Things Foundation and Virgin Media O2, residents will be able to access up to 7GB of data and unlimited calls and text messages each month, for up to six months.
At the moment, the offer is only compatible with O2 pay-as-you-go sim cards, which can be provided if required, but the scheme hopes to expand to include other providers.
To be eligible, you must be over the age of 18, from a low-income household and have limited or no access to the internet at home or when away from home or be unable to afford their existing monthly contract or top-up.
To apply to the scheme or for more information, email libraries@lbbd.gov.uk or speak to a staff member at the Barking Learning Centre or Dagenham Library.
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