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<p>The Government has worked closely with providers to put in place social tariffs.
These provide low cost landline and broadband services for people on means-tested
state benefits. We are encouraging providers who do not currently offer social tariff
packages to do so. The telecoms industry has also removed data caps on fixed broadband
packages, and provides free or low cost data boosts on mobile services to support
vulnerable consumers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In February DCMS also launched
a £2.5 million Digital Lifeline Fund to reduce the digital exclusion of people with
learning disabilities.This fund has provided tablets, data and free digital support
to over 5,000 people with learning disabilities, enabling them to connect with friends
and family, and access services and support groups, promoting overall well being.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Government has also introduced a digital entitlement for adults
with no or low digital skills to undertake specified digital qualifications, up to
level 1, free of charge.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p><p>Finally, around 2,900
public libraries in England provide accessible locations offering free Wi-Fi, computers,
and other technology. Library staff, often supported by volunteers, can provide library
users with digital support.</p><p> </p>
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