The Ministry of ICT will provide access to free wireless Internet throughout the island. In addition to the ten points that are being installed, the new network should be operational by June.
Some firms have agreed to expand the network of wireless Internet throughout the island. The Minister of Information Technology and Communication, Pillay-Tassarajen Chedumbrum had requested assistance from the private to ensure that all Mauritians have access to the Internet. The Joint Economic Council (JEC) was approached for this purpose, said Pillay-Tassarajen Chedumbrum.
Many firms have responded to this call, confirmed the minister responsible at the end of a workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Clos St. Louis, Domaine Les straws on the cloud.
The Minister of ICT desperate to make Mauritius the country most connected in the region or the world. Discussions have already begun in this direction, the key players in the private sector have indicated their intention to be part of the project "Every Mauritian should have access to the Internet anywhere. The Department will work in partnership with the private sector to the wireless network across several locations. The JEC and MEF were contacted firms have responded positively, especially some operators. By June, new hotspots will be installed, "said minister.
Some operators also want to be part of those offering wireless Internet, says the Minister.
A Wi-Fi is currently installed by the firm Data Communications Limited (DCL). The work will last one month, and will cover the municipalities and district councils. The network of wireless Internet is available free to all.