Pipol Konek "Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project"
Details of the organization
Name *
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Country *
Philippines
Website (URL)
http://www.dict.gov.ph
Type *
Governments
National implementation mechanism
The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level:
Yes
The organization has a national e-strategy:
Yes
Information about the project
Project title *
Pipol Konek "Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project"
Title acronym
FWPP
Description *
The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places Project aims to accelerate the government’s efforts in enhancing internet accessibility for Filipinos so that, in turn, economic, social, and educational opportunities will be bolstered, and the growing Digital Divide can be bridged across the country. The first initiative of its scope in Southeast Asia, the Project’s objective of internet for all is to be achieved through the provision of free Wi-Fi Internet access to a total of 1,634 localities spanning 1,489 from 1st to 6th class municipalities and 145 cities with 13,024 sites covered by 18 Points of Presence (PoP) across the Philippines. Public places to be provided with free Wi-Fi include plazas and parks; public libraries; public schools (elementary and high school) and state colleges/universities; rural health units and government hospitals; train stations, airports, and seaports; and national and local government offices (NGAs and LGUs).
Project website
http://freepublicwifi.gov.ph/
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Philippines
Status *
Ongoing
from 09/06/2016
to
31/12/2026
Partners
1. National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) 2. Telecommunications Companies 3. Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) 4. Academe 5. Civil Societies
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Information and communication infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Project type *
Project
