The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has awarded a contract to Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the Philippines' leading fiber broadband provider, to deliver free wifi services to various municipalities in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to expanding digital connectivity nationwide.
Under the agreement, Converge ICT Solutions will supply free internet connectivity to 36 municipal sites in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur and four sites in La Union. The partnership aims to enhance internet access for Local Government Units and bridge the digital divide in these regions.
As part of its free wifi for all program, the DICT has already activated over 4,000 free wifi stations across 17 regions, 75 provinces, and the National Capital Region . Despite these efforts, internet access remains limited for many Filipinos. According to the DICT's 2019 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey , only 48 per cent of Filipinos consistently use the internet, and a mere 18 per cent of households have internet access.
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