DigitalMK

DigitalMK & ConnectMK

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The Milton Keynes Story

The Council is working hard to tackle digital inclusion and social cohesion issues in the city. To find out more about how you can access a low cost rental PC go to www.connectmk.com

We think that we have a story worth telling others about so we entered the European Commission e-inclusion awards - see www.e-inclusionawards.eu . The Council is now a medallist and finalist in this competition! To support delivery of our services we have formed leading edge partnerships with many organisations including the MK Voluntary sector, Microsoft, Adepteq, FREEDOM4, the UK Open University and the DC10 Plus Group.
Below is a supporting video that highlights the work that is being done. Scroll down the page to see more films and articles.

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A new internet experience is about to arrive

Welcome to the temporary home of Milton Keynes WiMAX Wireless Broadband. The ConnectMK website is imminently to be launched!

ConnectMK has been setup as a council-owned company to provide MK residents with better access to affordable broadband services and to move forwards with digital inclusion initiatives. If you want to enquire about buying one of our broadband products just call 01908 252288 and we will be pleased to help you.

Want to know what WiMAX means?
In short, it means you do not need a fixed leased telephone line to get onto the internet. Want to know how At ConnectMK we are working with our technology partner FREEDOM4 (formally Pipex Wireless) who are installing the cutting edge technology to enable you to use this service. For more information on Freedom4 please go to the Freedom4 Website

Want to know why?
At ConnectMK we know that our residents and businesses on the whole struggle to get fast and efficient internet access, ConnectMK are committed to Broadband for Everyone.

Want to know when?
WiMAX broadband is available now, but only in a small part of Milton Keynes. If you want to check if you can currently get our services just ring us on 01908 252288. New services are being launched as soon as possible. We'll aim to provide more information on our new website www.connectmk.com .

From Virtual Cows to Digital Reality

Milton Keynes (MK) is a vibrant, youthful city, strong on innovation with a true civic pride in its many achievements.

Now what you may not know is that against a backdrop of success MK's growing minority and disadvantaged communities are confronted with increasing social challenges and related tensions. Perhaps surprisingly, MK has some of the poorest and worst deprived areas in the UK. So the MK Digital Challenge entry has a very strong focus on tackling the digital divide problem.

Most of us want digital technology to be available when and where we want it, to be affordable, to be easy to use and to have lots of uses – uses that make our lives better. To get the best result you need a good ‘marriage' between the technology and the services – and while DigitalMK does introduce some new technologies it also concentrates on innovation for services. In many respects MK's innovation is in the delivery and our delivery is now!


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What's it all about?

To support the submission these information films have been created.

The Vision
Community Engagement
Digital Inclusion
High Speed Broadband
Telehealth Video
Training and Education
Web Services

PC Loans for disadvantaged groups
A Real MOOVIE

Original Submission