Eligible people to be offered Computers from as little as £24. MILLIONS of less well-off families not on the internet are to be offered computers for just £24. The offer also includes broadband from £2.99 a month, so Brits can get a PC and a year of web access for less than £60. It is the latest push in the government-backed Get Online@Home initiative — aimed at the 10.8 million people without home web access. The scheme is the brainchild of web expert Baroness Lane Fox, the Government’s Digital Champion and founder of lastminute. She said: “With the cost of internet access cited as a key reason for not being online, this is an incredible saving and will transform the lives of everyone who hasn’t been able to get online before.” Users can save an estimated £550 a year by buying goods and services online. The unemployed will also benefit, as three in four jobs now have online application processes. The computers — mostly unwanted machines donated by businesses — come with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office which alone would cost £150. They are £24 for those on benefits, and £74 for others but will require a broadband deal. To apply, call 0800 090 1297.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:36:13 +0000
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