In the East Midlands, internet access among individuals at least once a week is forecasted to maintain steady growth from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the internet usage rate stood slightly below the 2024 forecast, indicating a mature market nearing saturation with a marginal year-on-year increase of only 0.14% in 2025 and a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of under 0.12% over five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Further market penetration of advanced digital technologies and high-speed internet services.
The growing influence of smart devices enhancing internet accessibility and usage.
Potential impact of digital literacy programs on increased internet engagement among remaining non-users.