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Key Take Aways
Digital exclusion remains significant, with approximately 5% of UK households (around 2.5 million people) lacking home internet access, despite a marked decline since 2019.
The highest demographic risk for non-internet access is individuals aged 85+, with those aged 75-84 also notably impacted, indicating the need for targeted inclusion strategies.
Breakdowns show that social housing renters constitute a considerable proportion of those without internet at home, highlighting housing tenure as a key factor in digital inequality.
Over half of the non-internet users are younger than 75, suggesting that digital exclusion spans multiple age groups, not solely the elderly.
The most common reason for not adopting internet access is a perceived lack of need or interest (69%), which underscores the importance of demonstrating value to potential users.
Financial constraints are frequently cited, including concerns about setup cos...
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