Josh Ogunyemi used to walk more than half an hour just to use the internet. If the 60-year-old jobseeker from Blackley wanted to reply to emails or stay in touch with family and friends on social media, he had to go to his local library.
Unemployed since 2017, Josh does not want to sign a mobile phone contract for a long period. And because he is on a low income, he cannot afford to be online at home – especially with the cost of other household bills increasing.
But last year, his life changed all thanks to a SIM card. The free mobile phone chip which allows him to use 20GB of data every month means he no longer needs to worry about browsing the web from the comfort of his own home.
