No mobile data charge for BBC educational content
A new scheme has been launched to help families during the lockdown.
BT and BBC have partnered together to remove mobile data charges for parents using BBC Bitesize educational content from the end of the month.
Customers with EE, BT Mobile and Plusnet Mobile will have unlimited access to free Bitesize content while schools remain closed in the first agreement of its kind.
Marc Allera, CEO BT Group’s Consumer division, said: “We want to ensure that no child is left behind in their education as a result of this pandemic, and recognise that we all have a role we can play to help families and carers continue their children’s education while schools are closed.
“That’s why, as part of our ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme, we’re proud to partner with the BBC and be the first network to zero rate BBC Bitesize and allow all of our mobile customers to access its incredible content without using any data.”
Tim Davie, BBC Director General, said: “With the pandemic forcing schools to close again we should not allow a lack of digital access to further impact children’s education.
"This is why I’m delighted we have agreed this partnership with BT to remove data charges when accessing the BBC’s Bitesize content.
"The BBC will continue to do all we can to ensure every child can continue to access vital educational materials during this time.”
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Supporting children and young people to continue their education is vital during this challenging time. It is fantastic that BT and the BBC have joined forces to remove mobile data charges for BBC Bitesize for hundreds of thousands of families.”