In November 2025 100% Digital Leeds and circular IT specialists Reconome hosted the below webinar supporting digital inclusion delivery partners to build their confidence in buying the right devices for their digital inclusion project, ensuring value for money and maximum social impact.
As well as the below webinar recording, you can download ‘A Practical Guide to Demystifying Devices for Digital Inclusion’ on the Reconome website.
Reconome play a key role in supporting access to devices for digitally excluded people, directly addressing the digital divide. They are accredited tech partner for Good Things Foundation, powering the National Device Bank, and have previously partnered with Hubbub on their Community Calling programme.
In the webinar and Reconome share their extensive knowledge and experience, covering:
- Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks – understanding the key features so you can choose the right devices for the most impact.
- Making sense of device specifications – understanding key terminology and unpicking the jargon.
- Balancing functionality with value for money.
- Understanding minimum specifications for device safety.
- Considering accessibility and connectivity.
- The pros and cons of buying new equipment versus buying reconditioned.
- Avoiding common pitfalls and ‘false economy’.