The paper presents the results of a qualitative study conducted with nine elderly people. The research aims to gain insight into the experiences of older people using the internet. The research was conducted using the method of interview, while the method of thematic analysis was used in the conception of research questions and the analysis of findings. The research results showed that the most significant benefits of using the internet, according to the elderly, are reduced loneliness, online communication with family and friends, entertainment, faster learning and availability of information, monitoring competition in their field of work, relaxation, and escape from problems. Motivation for using the internet for the elderly stems from the desire for independence from others, curiosity, work, the need for information, and maintaining contact with family. Elderly people use the internet for various reasons, but what each of them states is that the most important thing to them is that they can always be in touch with their family wherever they are. Particular challenges of using the internet for the elderly include fear of data theft, violated anonymity and confidentiality and fear of developing addiction.. Older people see many opportunities to improve the internet, such as better security and anonymity, equal access to the internet for all, higher internet speed, and a broader range of free content. Given the large share of the elderly population, it is necessary to help the elderly in adapting to the world of modern society as much as possible, in terms of inclusion in a digitalized and computerized society, in order for them to stay up to date.