There are a number of measures being taken to bridge the gap locally in order to reduce the effects of the divide. In England, a number of pilot projects are being improved by the Department for Education and Employment.
- Framlingham, Suffolk: a rural area. 1,500 homes and the local school will be wired up and improved so living conditions are improved and education can be provided;
- Whitebirk Estate, Blackburn, Over 2,500 homes will be wired up and and be of good use to five local schools in terms of aiding students with their learning and development.
- in london a user manual has been designed and produced by vitamins design studio in order to help the older generation to come to terms with the latest technological features on a smart phone. This new creation helps the elderly in using a phone.
- In Brampton upon Dearne, S Yorkshire. All 1,500 households in the community will be updated and all 265 children at the local primary school will now have access to laptops.