IT equipment donations urged by Mayor to bridge digital divide

Fahad Redha

April 17, 2026
3 min read

IT equipment donations urged by Mayor to bridge digital divide

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has called on businesses and public bodies to donate any unwanted IT equipment including laptops and mobile phones. This is in a push to help more people in the capital get online and connected. The appeal comes as Get Online London, London’s first digital inclusion service reveals that it has supported over 100,000 London residents with essential digital connectivity, devices, skills, and support.

Digital exclusion is a “significant challenge” in London, says London Issue. It reports that around two million Londoners are “experiencing limited online engagement,” and over a quarter of a million people in the capital are still “completely offline.”

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The latest initiative has already provided over 1,000 Digital Inclusion Hubs in every London borough, and given free internet access to those who are unable to afford it. It has also distributed over 80,000 data packages so far.

It refurbishes donated IT equipment securely and sustainably before providing it to those in need of it. It has supplied over 7,000 devices as well as assisting organisations by reducing e-waste and helping contribute to London’s net-zero goals.

The Mayor has donated over 700 devices from City Hall and is now calling on other bodies in the capital to do the same, including the Metropolitan Police, Thames Water, and London Councils.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.