Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego. Studia Informatica

In February 2014, Choroszcz Town and Municipal implemented the project called: Narew Internet of Equal Opportunities which was implemented under 8.3 action: Innovative Economy 2007–2013 Operating Programme. The programme was dedicated to the people who are at risk of digital exclusion. The project resulted in creation of radio internet network and about 30 households received computer equipment with software. 4 community centres have also been equipped with computers. This way, the majority of inhabitants of Choroszcz Town and Municipal have now access to Internet. The Project is a part of actions taken in Podlasie voivodeship which are aimed at improving the access of the inhabitants to Internet. Within 2007–2013 Eastern Poland Operating Programme, a broadband network is being built. This network will enable the inhabitants of the region access Internet in the areas where no major provider is willing to operte. Nowadays, Internet is not only a source of information and entertainment. It facilitates dealing with administrative matters, making appointment with a doctor or usingbanking services without leaving the house.