Along with Rhondda Housing (RHA Wales) and SMT (Merthyr and RCT), we are working with a whole range of partners to support the 1 in 7 people (possibly more) in Rhondda who are not able to access the internet at home either because they don't have broadband/mobile data or because they lack a suitable device. Accessing the internet for shopping, banking, meeting friends and family has become more essential than every during the pandemic for most people.
People & Work has devices (some with internet pre-installed) to loan to people in Rhondda. Please get in touch if you know someone or a family who could benefit. No means testing!
We are also exploring the possibility of community WiFi. More on this later!
James Hall & Ethan Jones