Government is set to roll out its free 10GB data initiative to every household from April 1.
during the state of the nation address debate last month, Ntshavheni said the allocation of mobile data will be similar to the allocation of basic municipal water and electricity services.
Indigent households qualify for 6,000 free litres of water, 50kWh of free electricity, and free sewerage and sanitation.Ntshavheni said the 10GB basic data allocation will be given to all households regardless of income.“At some point, SA households — whether you are rich or poor, employed or unemployed — will have access to 10GB per month without failure because that’s what this government will deliver.
“Government e-enablement will be leveraged to promote a digital society and universal connectivity. There will be a target of 10GB to home by 2023/4 and 50GB to homes by 2025/6,” the plan stated. “High-speed broadband will be available and accessible in all communities by 2024/5, achieving access comparable to competitor nations. Support independent journalism by subscribing to the
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