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FREE WI-FI. Photo shows the municipal hall in Malimono, Surigao del Norte, which the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday said is among the towns connected to the internet with the establishment of the agency's Free Wi-Fi for All Program. The DICT said all the 20 towns and one city in the province are now connected to its free Wi-Fi program. (Photo courtesy of DICT-13) BUTUAN CITY - The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) 13 (Ca...

The Philippines climbed a few spots in a global ranking of mobile internet speeds in July, according to the latest figures released by global internet speed monitoring firm Speedtest by Ookla.

In just a year, the Philippines posted an "impressive rate of growth" in terms of internet speeds and government said it will ensure that the upward trajectory continues in the coming months. 1200px-Department_of_Information_and_Communications_Technology_(DICT).svg Department of Information and Co

Published July 17, 2021, 1:47 PM The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) inaugurated 163 Internet hotspots under its Free Wi-Fi for All Program during a province-wide launching event in Nueva Ecija recently. Most of the newly activated free Wi-Fi sites are located in the cities of Cabanatuan and Palayan, while the rest were built in various locations across the province. “Internet connectivity is an important resource for life in the new normal. As the country conti...

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.

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,...

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) (MANILA BULLETIN) The DICT, through its Mindanao Cluster 2 (MC2), rolled out free Internet hotspots in various locations in the towns of Bacolod and Maigo, Lanao del Norte. Free Internet access points were installed at Bacolod Central Elementary School, Bacolod Municipal Hall, Bacolod Municipal Plaza, Bacolod Municipal Police Station and Bacolod Rural Health Unit. Moreover, the DICT deployed free Wi-Fi access points at Maigo Town H...

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) (MANILA BULLETIN) The free Wi-Fi hotspots were installed at Batanes General Hospital, Batanes State College, Provincial Capitol of Batanes, DICT Batanes Provincial Office, and at Mahatao Town Hall. In a statement on Wednesday, April 21, the agency said each location has four Wi-Fi access points. “While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring our country and the world to a standstill, Internet connectivity keeps us going, keeps u...

QUEZON CITY, Mar. 12 -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is optimistic of an improved state of Internet connectivity in the coming months with the strengthened implementation of government connectivity programs and roll-out of telecommunications players. “Digital infrastructure and connectivity are central to the ability of our country to move forward, address social changes, and meet the challenges of the future. With the private sector investing in digital ...