National Databank project
As part of the National Databank project, our libraries are working with the Good Things Foundation to provide SIM cards and/or monthly mobile top-ups to people in data poverty.
What is data poverty?
If you are unable to afford an internet connection to meet essential needs, you may be experiencing data poverty.
Data poverty means that you can't do things, such as apply for a job online, bank online, or access essential services, because you have no internet connectivity.
Which networks are taking part in this project?
Virgin Media O2, Vodafone and Three are taking part in the National Databank project.
Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2 is offering recipients 25GB of data, plus unlimited calls and unlimited texts each month for a period of 6 months.
Each month you will receive a voucher code by text from O2 that will allow you to top up.
- Dial 4444.
- Select option 1 to top up your phone.
- Select option 2 to top up with a voucher and then wait for the advertisement to finish.
- Enter the 16-digit voucher number you received in your text message.
- Once the automated service confirms your top up, you can hang up.
- You will receive a confirmation text that your top up was successful.