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Broadband 'makes people more confident'
Thursday 29th October 2009, by Daniel King
Broadband users are finding that the web can provide a number of facilities that make them more confident about planning holidays, purchasing products and finding employment, one expert has advised.
Commenting on a recent survey that revealed an estimated 94 per cent of people living in the countryside have engaged with online shopping, a spokeswoman for UK Online Centres said the public are motivated by a range of different things.
Helen Milner, managing director for the organisation, which aims to help provide more access to broadband-connected computers across the UK, said there was still a "digital divide" that needed to be addressed, but on the whole, there is more engagement with the internet.
It was advised that research has shown people with online access are generally more confident, particularly with things like arranging travel, planning gatherings and finding jobs, as well as being more fully informed on current affairs.
"They also rate their overall happiness and quality of life higher than non-users," she added.
Ms Milner went on to say that as more services migrate to the web, more people will need to make a decision about what they are missing out on and if it is worth their while getting connected.
"Using computers and the internet can help people find information on anything from hobbies to homework at the click of a button," she continued. "The internet can save people time, hassle, and even money."
The comments follow a PayPal report this week that showed around 33 village shops could close each month over the next 12 months as online shopping popularity increases.
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