Young people will now be able to chat with each other, download and upload materials through the use of free WiFi connection and use this information to benefit their schools, towns, cities and also the country.
This was highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while launching the free Wifi hotspot at Ratu Sukuna Park in Suva today.
He says the idea is to create safe spaces so people can connect to technology.
The Attorney General also highlighted that the free Wifi is adopted to benefit the 70% of the population that are below the age of 40, and will ensure young people are empowered and they can get access to information and use them in a responsible manner.
People can receive free high speed Wifi for 60 minutes everyday on a daily basis in certain areas around the country.
He says that this program will shortly be made available in every other main Parks in the country.
As announced in the 2018-2019 National Budget, these areas include My Suva Park, Sukuna Park, Sigatoka Bus Stand, Koroivolu Park in Nadi, Shirley Park in Lautoka, Ba Bus Stand, Korovou Market, Syria Park in Nausori, Labasa Civic Centre and Savusavu Market.
$40 million has been allocated to the ICT sector for increased speed in public Wifi hot spots in Fiji.
This allocation will also allow for the installation of free high speed Wifi hot spots for all Fiji National University campuses in Fiji.
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