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.