This was a unique opportunity to explore digital inclusion issues, policy, practical interventions and social outcomes on a citywide scale.
Led by Professor Simeon Yates, this project explored the socially and economically viable options for social tariff digital inclusion support for social housing tenants including equipment, access, training and support. The project was conducted in collaboration with a number of social housing providers in Manchester (e.g. Wigan and Leigh Housing), technology providers (e.g. Virgin Media) and universities (e.g. UoL).
Read the GMCA Digital Inclusion Pilot: Research Report