On paper, this seems like a good idea.
“Senator Ralph Recto has filed Senate Bill 2232, or the Free Metro Manila Wi-Fi Act of 2014, which will require the government to provide ‘free wireless Internet access’ all over Metro Manila,” reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The bill mandates the government to install wireless Internet connections in all public buildings and national roads in the National Capital Region.
Under the proposed legislation, “any available funds of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC),” including Spectrum User Fees will finance the project. Recto also wants to tap the “savings under the General Appropriations Act” for added funding.
The bill requires counterpart legislation in Congress and the President’s approval.
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