Digital Connectivity as an enabler
UK investment in expanding fibre connectivity to reach 85%+ coverage has been a huge focus of attention over the last few years, and a measure of success. However, the roll out of Gigabit connectivity is only one part of the digital connectivity puzzle. As shown in the diagram below, connectivity infrastructure alone, without adoption, does not produce any benefits.
Only when that digital infrastructure is rolled out and utilised by households, businesses and public sector we will see economic growth, aid the journey towards Net Zero and improve social wellbeing.
To maximise the benefits of digital we have to consider all the puzzle pieces…
So how do we solve the Connectivity Puzzle?
At FarrPoint, we came up with a 5-step plan that local authorities could take to evaluate the current connectivity readiness that will then feed into an all-encompassing digital strategy and implementation plan.
Step 1 - Digital Connectivity Readiness Assessment
As the first step, we suggest undertaking the FarrPoint's in-depth Digital Connectivity Readiness Assesment, which will provide you the scores in 12 readiness categories from digital infrastructure to adoption. We will then compare it with the national benchmarks and other similar local authorities, so you have a starting point to start measuring improvement.
4 more steps follow after the initial assessment.
Get in touch about your readiness assessment
Email us at [email protected] to learn more about receiving your digital readiness score or learn more about how we could assist in your journey towards completing your regional connectivity puzzle.
