19 October 2024
Finally for #GetOnlineWeek, we’re ending off with West Essex Can (WECAN)!
18 October 2024
As part of #GetOnlineWeek, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible contributions of Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF)!
17 October 2024
The next organisation for #GetOnlineWeek we’re spotlighting is the brilliant work of East Essex Hackspace!
16 October 2024
Next for #GetOnlineWeek, we’re thrilled to spotlight the fantastic work of the South Essex Community Hub (SECH)!
15 October 2024
For #GetOnlineWeek we are excited to kick off by highlighting the incredible work being done by The Witham Hub!
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.
20 May 2024
This month, Abi Turner shares her experience of shadowing the social media team.
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.
21 November 2023
This National Career Development month, Abi Turner interviews apprentice Rebecca Thorpe about her experience.
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.
02 August 2023
This month, Abi Turner shares more experiences she has had since the last edition of her blog.
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.
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
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.
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.
02 February 2023
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day, we look at the strategies you can use to keep safe online...
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!
20 January 2023
Our Digital Inclusion Lead, Jess Flack, shares how we’re working to tackle digital exclusion across the county.
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.
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!
15 August 2022
Are you looking to reduce your monthly bills and outgoings? Read on to find out how you can make some savings.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
10 January 2022
In this post, we’ll help you figure out which broadband speed suits your needs best.
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…
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.