Broadband Case Studies

Access to digital technology and the Internet can improve communication with friends and family. It can also open doors to education, jobs and entertainment. But access to technology is only one part of the story; the case studies below show how it is possible for everyone, given the skills, confidence and motivation, to be comfortable using new digital technology.

Follow the links below to find out more.

Never too old to get interactive - a selection of case studies from older people

Through Assistive Technology to Employment (TATE) - a selection of case studies from adulties with learning disabilities

North Tyneside Society for the Blind - a selection of members' case studies

Managing fantasy football league online

Kevin joins the digital age

Mrs Green discovers BT Vision and the new hub phone

Our research suggests that 23 million adults might be digitally excluded by 2025 if more is not done to encourage their use of the Internet. As more services are provided online, people who don't have access to this new technology will find themselves disadvantaged in day to day living. For more information on what we are doing to tackle the Digital Divide have a look at BT's Society and environment website.

In these pages we have included some examples of how broadband is already helping some of our older and disabled customers. We also have case studies in our BSL Broadband Guide showing how broadband is helping British Sign Langauage users to keep in touch

See also how using BT phones and services can help people to live more independently