The fear of going online is costing over-65s roughly £1000 annually, research finds
The fear of going online is costing over-65s roughly £1000 annually, says research from Vodafone. Gloria Hunniford, the consumer rights advocate is teaming up with Vodafone UK Foundation and Independent Age to launch Hi Digital, a platform designed to increase digital literacy skills, money saving tips and to not miss out on online connections following the discovery that 45 per cent of older people are scared to go on the internet. The 82-year-old broadcaster said: “At long last, I'm relatively comfortable online – but I absolutely understand older people's concerns. There are so many benefit...