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More than 80% of Brits Rely on Internet for Local Community Involvement, BT Finds

More than 80% of Brits rely on internet for local community involvement

New research from BT revealed that the internet is breathing new life into the UK’s community spirit, challenging the common perception that time spent online drives people apart.

Despite almost half (47 per cent) of people surveyed across the UK feeling that community spirit is lacking in their local area, the research shows that the majority of people in the UK rely on the internet to take advantage of a wide range of local services and businesses.

More than 80 per cent of people cited the internet’s importance in enabling involvement in their local community and providing access to information and services such as playgroups, social activities and other amenities. Furthermore, 70 per cent of respondents use the internet to access local businesses and services, providing a boost for local business owners.

The new findings add weight to the notion that access to the internet can build a stronger sense of community spirit and create a more inclusive society. Almost half of the survey respondents (48 per cent) believe that lack of internet access leads to isolation. Almost two thirds (63 per cent) said that access to the internet empowers them to gain new experiences.

Anna Easton, BT director of Sustainable Business
Communities are built on individual connections. But too often today individuals feel isolated, by virtue of age, disability or lack of employment. For these people access to the internet can be life altering. It enables them to meet and connect with others, access local services such as housing support, schools admissions and GP services, and find out about local events. 

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