#free wi-fi for all

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is planning a major overhaul of its Free Wi-Fi Program, citing concerns over cost and efficiency. The DICT views the Common Tower Program as a long-term strategy for broader mobile network and broadband access, with officials suggesting the subsidized cell tower project is a more sustainable alternative to the existing free Wi-Fi initiative. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced locations of the Free Wi-Fi For All sites across the country. PLDT Home is offering free international calls from the Philippines to several countries in the Middle East from March 1 to 7 to help Filipino families stay connected with loved ones abroad. The telecom company said PLDT Home subscribers can make free International Direct Dial (IDD) calls from their landlines during the promo period. How the free calls work: To place a free international call, subscribers must dial “00” + country code + area or mobile code + phone number using their PLDT Home landline. Overseas Filipinos may also contact the DMW-OWWA 1348 hotline for free through PLDT Global’s TinBo app. The 100 Mbps option is suited for daily use like video calls, streaming, and online classes. Read more in our articles including "DICT plans to revamp free Wi-Fi program" and "List of Free Wi-Fi For All sites in the Philippines".