Get Online Week: West Essex Can

Get Online Week: West Essex Can

19 October 2024

Finally for #GetOnlineWeek, we’re ending off with West Essex Can (WECAN)!

Get Online Week: Voluntary Action Epping Forest

Get Online Week: Voluntary Action Epping Forest

18 October 2024

As part of #GetOnlineWeek, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible contributions of Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF)!

Get Online Week: East Essex Hackspace 

Get Online Week: East Essex Hackspace 

17 October 2024

The next organisation for #GetOnlineWeek we’re spotlighting is the brilliant work of East Essex Hackspace!

Get Online Week: South Essex Community Hub

Get Online Week: South Essex Community Hub

16 October 2024

Next for #GetOnlineWeek, we’re thrilled to spotlight the fantastic work of the South Essex Community Hub (SECH)!

Get Online Week: The Witham Hub

Get Online Week: The Witham Hub

15 October 2024

For #GetOnlineWeek we are excited to kick off by highlighting the incredible work being done by The Witham Hub!

DI IOTM: Digital Access - Ken

DI IOTM: Digital Access - Ken

11 July 2024

Digital Essex’s Abi interviews Ken, a resident who attends Digital Access’ sessions. He shares his experience with learning new digital skills and why he wants to learn more.

Shadowing the social media team

Shadowing the social media team

20 May 2024

This month, Abi Turner shares her experience of shadowing the social media team.

National Apprenticeship Week: Chloe Budd

National Apprenticeship Week: Chloe Budd

05 February 2024

Digital Essex’s Abi Turner interviews Chloe Budd, Planning Apprentice at Essex County Council, about her experiences of studying while learning on the job and her plans strengthen the apprenticeship community.

National Career Development Month: Becoming an apprentice

National Career Development Month: Becoming an apprentice

21 November 2023

This National Career Development month, Abi Turner interviews apprentice Rebecca Thorpe about her experience.

World Mentoring Day: Reverse mentoring

World Mentoring Day: Reverse mentoring

27 October 2023

Steve Evison, Director of Sustainable Growth at Essex County Council, tells apprentice Abi Turner what it’s like to take part in reverse mentoring with her – and why other senior leaders should do it too.

My journey as a Digital Essex apprentice: part two

My journey as a Digital Essex apprentice: part two

02 August 2023

This month, Abi Turner shares more experiences she has had since the last edition of her blog.

Women in engineering: County Broadband

Women in engineering: County Broadband

23 June 2023

Bess and Georgia from County Broadband tell us what it’s like to be a female engineer and why pursuing a career in this field is one of the best decisions they have made.

My first month as a Digital Essex apprentice

My first month as a Digital Essex apprentice

16 May 2023

This Learning at Work Week, Abi Turner shares the lessons learnt in her first month as an apprentice at Essex County Council

Boost your mental health online

Boost your mental health online

02 May 2023

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at the many ways to access support online. From online communities, apps and videos, to virtual support groups and digital courses, there are several ways to boost your wellbeing.

Essex Police's guide to safe online dating

Essex Police's guide to safe online dating

14 February 2023

This Valentine’s Day, Essex Police Cyber Prevent & Protect Officer Gavin Saunders, sits down to discuss Romance Fraud: what it is and how to keep yourself safe.

How to stay safe online

How to stay safe online

02 February 2023

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day, we look at the strategies you can use to keep safe online...

Mobile jargon buster

Mobile jargon buster

23 January 2023

O2 has developed a very handy ‘jargon buster’, which can keep you updated on all phrases related to mobile technology. We’ve highlighted some of the most confusing ones in this blog!

Including the excluded – digital inclusion in Essex

Including the excluded – digital inclusion in Essex

20 January 2023

Our Digital Inclusion Lead, Jess Flack, shares how we’re working to tackle digital exclusion across the county.

Essex Police’s top tips for staying safe online

Essex Police’s top tips for staying safe online

30 November 2022

Gavin Saunders works for Essex Police as a Cyber Prevent & Protect Officer. As part of National Computer Security Day, he shares his top tips for keeping safe in the digital world.

Boosting energy efficiency with smart tech

Boosting energy efficiency with smart tech

05 October 2022

This Sustainable Energy Day we’re highlighting ways that connectivity and digital technology can reduce our energy expenditure and increase energy efficiency – and, at the same time, help us to have a healthier and happier planet!

How to find a cheaper broadband deal

How to find a cheaper broadband deal

15 August 2022

Are you looking to reduce your monthly bills and outgoings? Read on to find out how you can make some savings.

How to stay better connected

How to stay better connected

28 July 2022

Nowadays, we rely on the internet more than ever before to work from home, keep in touch with family and friends, game online, and watch movies and TV shows via apps and websites. We share some tips on how to make the most of your connection.

How smart tech is empowering people at home

How smart tech is empowering people at home

14 June 2022

In May, the West Essex Community Action Network (WECAN) launched its Living Smart Home demonstration shop at the Harvey Centre, Harlow. The Superfast Essex team went along to see how smart technology can help people to live life more independently in their own homes…

#MeetTheChampions

#MeetTheChampions

01 June 2022

Cllr Lesley Wagland, Cabinet Member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, explains why the Be 5G Smart campaign was set up and what it aims to achieve.

Mental health at work

Mental health at work

09 May 2022

With research showing that at least one in six workers experiences common mental health problems, it’s more important than ever to be aware of wellbeing in the workplace. Here, we speak to Anna Watson – a Mental Health First Aider at Essex County Council – who promotes positive mental health and supports colleagues in times of need…

Women in engineering: Becca Franchi

Women in engineering: Becca Franchi

07 March 2022

Becca Franchi was looking for a new adventure when the opportunity to train as an Openreach engineer came her way. Here, she shares her love of climbing poles and why she thinks more women should consider a career in engineering…

5G myths – busted!

5G myths – busted!

11 February 2022

From factually incorrect stories that claim 5G exposes people to harmful levels of radiation, to rumours that link the mobile internet technology to the spread of Covid-19, there are many myths about 5G. In this blog, we separate fact from fiction, busting the myths commonly associated with 5G.

What broadband speed do you need?

What broadband speed do you need?

10 January 2022

In this post, we’ll help you figure out which broadband speed suits your needs best.

Broadband suppliers and operators: What’s the difference?

Broadband suppliers and operators: What’s the difference?

25 June 2021

The results from our recent broadband study have shown that, for some people, there’s some confusion around the difference between a broadband operator, and a supplier or provider (ISP). In this blog, we explain all…

How much does an ultrafast service cost?

How much does an ultrafast service cost?

14 June 2021

Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and similar gigabit-capable services can offer much greater speeds and reliability than a copper-based fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) connection – but the cost of upgrading may not be as much of a shock as you’d think.