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People Know How have launched a new nationwide campaign, Connectivity Now, calling for accessible and affordable connectivity in homes across Scotland to facilitate an end to data poverty.
Pledge your support today and spread the word!
Coronavirus has highlighted digital exclusion across demographics, postcodes and sectors throughout Scotland. Organisations across sectors have now joined the battle against digital exclusion to continue offering their services, products or support. The Connectivity Now manifesto is a call-to-action for organisations across sectors. It consists of 3 actions:
1. Regulate connectivity
2. Link connectivity to shared spaces
3. Zero-rate essential service websites
To make your pledge even more impactful, you’re encouraged to record a short video clip explaining why you support the campaign. You can pledge without this, but pledges including a video will be shared on People Know How social media channels, tagging and promoting your organisation. All you need to do is complete the following sentence: I support Connectivity Now because…
Please help spread the word across your social media channels – don’t forget to use #ConnectivityNow!
Let’s unite our experiences from this pandemic and do something about data poverty.
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