Technology Minister Daryl Vaz - file photo
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Daryl Vaz
The Government of Jamaica is embarking on an ambitious programme to have every household connected to the internet by 2025.
Technology Minister Daryl Vaz said under the National Broadband Initiative, the government will make access to the internet a public good.
"More than 1500 kilometres of fibre optic cable will be laid to provide access to the last mile; more than 1,000 public institutions connected to guarantee access to the last mile; universal access to the internet by every household, every community, every Jamaica and access to public services everywhere, anytime," Mr. Vaz declared.
He said a taskforce has been set up to provide the technical input and oversight required to drive the implementation of the strategy.
Mr. Vaz said the estimated cost of implementation of the National Broadband Network is projected to be US$237 million.
He said funding options are being explored.
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