DICT moves to hasten lease-free broadband connectivity

By Francis Earl Cueto

Aug 05, 2024 1:01 pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has taken the lead in implementing a presidential instruction for government and private sector collaboration in expanding broadband connectivity in the country.

'Internet links which require no lease obligation, like setup fees and rental payment, will be a key factor in all efforts to expand connectivity even in the remotest area in the country,' DICT spokesman Renato Paraiso said in a statement.

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