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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is seeking to tap the spectrum users fees (SUF) as capital outlay to fund the agency’s digital infrastructure programs.
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News
Published May 25, 2021 1:17pm It may take the government two more years to provide free Wi-Fi connections to barangays and elementary schools across the nation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Tuesday. During a congressional hearing, DICT Undersecretary for Digital Philippines Emmanuel Rey Caintic was asked how long it would take for the free public Wi-Fi to completely cover public schools. Right now we are including it in our 2022 budget, pero ang estimate ko sir another two years po yan of rollout to cover all of 43,000 barangays and elementary schools, he said.
DICT (DICT / MANILA BULLETIN)
“Your DICT endeavors to connect and reach all Filipinos nationwide regardless of their location. In this day and age where ICT plays an important function in society, we aim to open up opportunities for Filipino to advance and thrive in the digital economy,” DICT Secretary Gregorio “Gringo” B. Honasan II said in a statement Friday, May 14.
Sixty-six Free-Wifi access points were activated at 22 isolated barangays in Dolores, Tiaong, Candelaria, General Luna, Sariaya, Pitogo, Catanauan, Lopez, and Malunay towns in Quezon Province.
The DICT also established Free Wi-Fi sites in the municipalities of Cavinti and Liliw.
Free Wi-FI access points were also activated in Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac.