Data Referral Program
Working with local housing associations and other local community organisations we are able to give FREE access to data to local Liverpool residents
What is the project
We are working with Good Things Foundation and the National Databank we are trying to get everyone digitally included. 2.5 million households struggle to afford the internet in the UK, and 1 in 14 households have no home internet access at all. This often affects vulnerable people who are already experiencing multiple inequalities.
"Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected."
The project will initially run for 6 months from August 2024.
Who can sign up for this project?
While we are focusing on local housing associations, any organisation that supports people who are in need of data is welcome to join. If you are an individual, please check with your housing association to see if they are part of the scheme.
How to refer people
Once your company is registered with us, we will send you the link to a simple 4 question online form to refer your clients. The form must be completed by a member of your team using a work email address. You will receive a confirmation email once the form has been submitted and you can send your client to the centre to pick up their data. Data must be picked up by the individual referred and they must bring their phone with them.
What do people receive?
Either:
Vodaphone sim card with 40GB data per month for 6 months
O2 sim card with 25GB data per month for 6 months
O2 top up voucher 25 GB data per month for 6 months for those who are currently on an O2 PAYG sim
Three sim card with 24GB data only. Valid for 6 months.
People can request a particular provider, but this is dependent on stock and availability at the time.
Both O2 and Vodaphone sims and vouchers also include unlimited texts and calls in accordance with the providers terms.
Eligibility
You can refer anyone who:
- 18+ years old AND from a low income household
- AND/OR has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
- AND/OR has no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
- AND/OR cannot afford their existing monthly contract or top up
Please note that individuals must attend the centre for themselves and are unable to collect on behalf of anyone else.
Sign me up!
You can either use the button below, and someone will contact you, or you can send an email to admin@kclc.co.uk