5 Pangasinan towns to enjoy free wi-fi connections

DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – Five Pangasinan towns will soon enjoy free wi-fi through the “Juan Konek” program of the Department of Science and Technology.              

Director Cheryl Ortega of the DOST-Information  and Communications Technology office said the free wi-fi connection would be initially installed in select schools and public places in San Jacinto, Laoac, Sta. Maria, Tayug and Natividad, as well as in this city.

The free wi-fi is in response to the implementation of the television white space technology, a report from the Philippine Information Agency said.

Ortega said the program aims to enhance the Internet accessibility of the Filipinos and accelerate economic, social and education opportunities.

The project will cover all 3rd to 6th class municipalities nationwide with a P1.4 billion fund.

The free wi-fi connections will be installed in public libraries, schools, plazas, town halls, government hospitals and rural health units.