The National Databank helps get residents on low income and have limited or no access to the internet on their phone or home broadband to get better connected.

Eligible residents will be able to access one of the following:

O2 data

- O2 pay as you go SIM cards provided (to be used with data vouchers)

- Digital data vouchers each provide 20GB, free calls and texts for 30 days from activation

- Vouchers can be issued for 1 - 6 months

Vodafone data

- SIM cards arrive preloaded with data

- 40GB, free calls and texts for 30 days, refreshes automatically for 6 months

Three data

- SIM cards arrive preloaded with data

- 24GB data in total

Residents must have a compatible mobile or an unlocked mobile to use this data.

Someone receiving data through the National Databank must be:

• 18+ years old
• From a low income household

And qualify in at least one of the following statements:

• Has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
• Has no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
• Cannot afford their existing monthly contract or top up

How to apply

To apply for the scheme or for more information, please email libraries@lbbd.gov.uk or call/speak to a staff member at the Barking Learning Centre or Dagenham Library.