#Free Public Internet Access in the Philippines

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the law allowing free public internet access in the Philippines. In a recent post by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), there will now be free 24/7 internet access for all traversing the Pasig River via ferry. On top of that, there will also be free internet on the ferries themselves - ensuring users are never disconnected along the route. This is a joint effort of the DICT, MMDA, and Pasig LGU under the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP). This initiative recognizes the importance of internet access in this day and age, where connectivity is vital for business, work, learning, entertainment, government service use, and a myriad of other functions. Two US-based satellite internet providers are expected to launch in the Philippines this year, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology. Their entry is expected to help improve internet access in underserved areas as the government continues efforts to expand connectivity across the country. The development comes as the Philippines works to attract more foreign telecom players and widen broadband access nationwide. Read more in our articles including "Pres. Duterte signs Free Public Internet Access Law (R.A. 10929)" and "Free internet 24/7 now at Pasig River stations and ferries".