'Everyone has internet access now': five digital poverty myths, busted; At its outset, the internet may have been seen as a 'nice-to-have' home luxury, however, in 2024 being digitally connected is an essential - those who aren't online are being left behind .

For many of us, the internet is now a mainstay of our waking hours. Whether at work or play; home or out and about; on our phones, laptops or desktops, many millions of us are almost constantly connected - and we assume that it's the same for everyone else. But the reality is that for people experiencing poverty, digital access is a luxury, and when they have to go without it they are often left isolated and excluded from large parts of life...