The government is to attempt to break down the UK's digital divide by offering subsidised PCs to poorer households.
As part of the initiative, refurbished PCs will be available for as little as ?98, while users will also be able to take advantage of low-cost internet subscriptions.
Martha Lane Fox, founder of lastminute.com and the UK's digital champion, welcomed the news saying cost is still one of the biggest obstacles for people to overcome when looking to gain regular access to the internet.
'Motivation and inspiration are still two of the biggest barriers to using the internet, but clearly perception of price is another big deal for people,' she commented.
'In an effort to bridge the digital divide, a new UK scheme will offer ?98 PCs to the 9.2 million British adults who have never used the internet. I'm absolutely delighted at this great deal.'
The initiative will run on a 12-month trial basis as part of the Race Online 2012 scheme.
As part of the initiative, refurbished PCs will be available for as little as ?98, while users will also be able to take advantage of low-cost internet subscriptions.
Martha Lane Fox, founder of lastminute.com and the UK's digital champion, welcomed the news saying cost is still one of the biggest obstacles for people to overcome when looking to gain regular access to the internet.
'Motivation and inspiration are still two of the biggest barriers to using the internet, but clearly perception of price is another big deal for people,' she commented.
'In an effort to bridge the digital divide, a new UK scheme will offer ?98 PCs to the 9.2 million British adults who have never used the internet. I'm absolutely delighted at this great deal.'
The initiative will run on a 12-month trial basis as part of the Race Online 2012 scheme.
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