Monthly Archives - April 2005

The LSE has recently completed a major 2-year study investigating the behaviour of 9-19 year olds online.

The final report ‘UK Children Go Online: Final report of key project findings’ contains a number of recommendations for government and industry.

‘UK Children Go Online’ – Final report published today, 28 April 2005

It has been announced today (25 April 2005) that the Scottish Executive have now awarded the contract to provide basic broadband services in the non-commercial parts of Scotland, in line with their commitment to bring broadband to every community in Scotland by the end of December. After an open procurement process, the contract has been awarded to BT.

The Scottish Executive, enterprise agencies and ERDF funds will contribute £16.5M of a total project value of about £30M over a 5 year contract which will result in the enabling of 378 exchanges in the Highlands and Islands and other rural areas. Some of these exchanges will get Exchange Activate.

Scottish Executive News

BSG welcomes Government announcement on a Digital Strategy for the UK

The Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit has published a digital strategy for the UK. The strategy sets out the crucial role that information and communication technology will have for our future prosperity, and addresses the digital divide which currently excludes some groups from benefiting from access to the internet. The strategy is a joint piece of work with the Department of Trade and Industry.

Intellect and the BSG led an industry delegation to No 10 today where the strategy was launched. The BSG has been asked to play a detailed role in the implementation of the strategy.

Press release in full: Government and industry take steps to close the digital divide

Consultation document: Better Policy Making: Ofcom’s approach to Impact Assessments

BSG response to consultation