The Department of Information and Communications Technology will get Php1.8 billion worth of funding next year solely allocated for Free WiFi, according to the newly-submitted Php3.35 trillion Philippine National Budget for 2017. Senate Minority leader Ralph Recto aims to boost the coverage of the government's free WiFi in more areas across the nation. “With the proposed funding, the project, which aims to provide free broadband Internet access to 1,462 towns and 44 key cities nationwide, is sustained,” Recto said. Read more in our articles including "DICT gets Php1.8B Budget for Nationwide Free WiFi in 2017" and "DICT, Telcos deploy free WiFi in Quake-Hit Areas".
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Jun 2, 2026The Department of Information and Communications Technology will get Php1.8 billion worth of funding next year solely allocated for Free WiFi, according to the newly-submitted Php3.35 trillion Philippine National Budget for 2017. Senate Minority leader Ralph Recto aims to boost the coverage of the government's free WiFi in more areas across the nation. “With the proposed funding, the project, which aims to provide free broadband Internet access to 1,462 towns and 44 key cities nationwide, is sustained,” Recto said.
Our coverage of Free Nationwide WiFi budget 2017 includes: "DICT gets Php1.8B Budget for Nationwide Free WiFi in 2017"; "DICT, Telcos deploy free WiFi in Quake-Hit Areas"; "Globe AT HOME offers free upgrades to 1Gbps and Wifi 6 routers to loyal postpaid subscribers". Each article provides unique insights and information.
Our article "DICT gets Php1.8B Budget for Nationwide Free WiFi in 2017" published on September 5, 2016 covers the latest information about Free Nationwide WiFi budget 2017. Check it out for the most current details.