Improved connectivity is helping more Brits realise their dream in both business and personal life

Date:
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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Vodafone finds nearly half of Britons think being better connected has helped them to achieve personal and career goals

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Vodafone uncovers a nation full of drive with 85% of Brits building towards a major ambition Over half of those surveyed believe it is easier to find opportunities in the digital era Vodafone launched the UKs first Opportunity Hub in London, intended to
provide advice and connections to ambitious visitors Vodafone has released
the results of research into how being connected has opened the door to
people being able to pursue their goals.

With 40% of Brits feeling more ambitious than ever and a majority aiming to achieve major targets in personal and professional development, the research is part of VodafoneThrees investment into building the UKs best network. Interestingly, the findings also highlight that key career events take place in our 20s and 30s, and accompany the successful Opportunity Hub event targeted at this age group. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Connecting unlocks opportunity Vodafones survey found over half (55%)
of Brits feel it is easier to find opportunities in the digital era, with 20% wishing they had started working toward their ambitions sooner. 42% believe greater connectivity has had a positive effect on reaching their goals, with 49% now better placed to achieve than they were 5 or 10 years ago.

The survey also uncovered the blocks to personal and professional ambitions. Unsurprisingly, financial constraints are the main barrier, with 22%
admitting this. But lack of confidence at 13%, fear of failure (12%) and limited access to the tools needed for self-improvement (9%) are also mentioned as challenges. You may like 'Slow or unreliable broadband is still
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However, lifes disruptions can be seen as launch points, with bereavement (27%) and redundancy (25%) catalysts for chasing ambitions, alongside parenthood (25%).

Britain isn't short of ambition," a VodafoneThree spokesperson said, "the challenge is turning ambition into action. Our research shows that connectivity is increasingly part of that equation, with nearly two-thirds of would-be founders saying unreliable connectivity has held them back from starting a business locally. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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