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Vodafone says it’s using its £11bn UK network expansion to help people unlock career and personal goals
Telecom operator Vodafone is leveraging its £11 billion UK network investment to bridge the country’s digital opportunity gap, according to an announcement last Thursday by the firm.
The company says more than half (55%) of Britons say digital tools make it easier to find career and personal opportunities, with 42% stating improved mobile connectivity has directly helped them achieve key goals.
To support digital inclusion, Vodafone opened an “Opportunity Hub” on 6 August. The initiative sits alongside the group’s infrastructure expansion, which includes eliminating 16,500 square kilometres of mobile not-spots to support public ambitions.
The research revealed that 85% of Britons are pursuing a major life goal but wait an average of two years before acting, Vodafone said. Meanwhile, financial constraints (22%) and unreliable connectivity were cited as key hurdles, particularly for prospective entrepreneurs.
“Britain isn’t short of ambition. The challenge is turning ambition into action,” a Vodafone spokesperson said, noting that access to reliable network coverage remains vital to helping individuals seize new opportunities.
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