The Department of Information and Communications Technology, though only formed months ago, is pushing for more ICT solutions in the country. Their first move is providing free internet access to the masses.
Last Saturday, September 3, Senate Ralph Recto stated that by the year 2017 the amount would increase higher than the P1.65 billion allotted in 2016. This will provide free broadband internet access to 1,462 towns and 44 key cities nationwide.
Based on a DOST report sent to Recto in May 2016 here are some statistics of where and how many sites are to be allocated in the area:
Metro Manila – 186 sites
Ilocos Region – 257 sites
Cagayan Valley – 13 sites
Central Luzon – 96 sites
Calabarzon – 135 sites
Mimaropa – 29 sites
Bicol Region – 60 sites
Western Visayas – 31 sites
Central Visayas – 83 sites
Eastern Visayas – 66
Zamboanga Peninsula – 29 sites
Davao Region – 64 sites
There is still no time frame of when these hotspots will be implemented.
Source: Rappler
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