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Globe & NHA connecting 40K housing beneficiaries

Published Jun 22, 2021 04:46 pm
Globe Telecom Inc. partnered with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to deploy KonekTayo WiFi in over 100
(L-R) Globe CEO and President Ernest Cu, NHA Asst. GM Engr. Victor Balba, and DHSUD Undersecretary Atty. Marilyn Pintor virtually launches Globe KonekTayo WiFi in NHA.
NHA resettlement sites nationwide.
(L-R) Globe CEO and President Ernest Cu, NHA Asst. GM Engr. Victor Balba, and DHSUD Undersecretary Atty. Marilyn Pintor virtually launches Globe KonekTayo WiFi in NHA.
Within the year, KonekTayo Wifi will benefit some 40,000 housing beneficiaries.
"We will work with NHA to fulfill their core mission to promote decent, liveable, and resilient homes for all Filipinos through low-cost and reliable internet connectivity," pledged Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu in yerterday's (June 21) launch.
KonekTayo WiFi is a fast and secure community WiFi service providing households with internet connection without the need for a modem, a postpaid subscription, or mobile data.
Residents simply connect to the service and choose from pre-paid data packs that suit their budget.
At present, KonekTayoWiFi is available in close to a dozen NHA communities: Disiplina Village I- Ugong, Disiplina Village II- Bignay, Valenzuela; Paradise Heights and Vitas LRB in Tondo, Manila; Malabon Homes in Malabon; Lanit River Plains in Iloilo; Greendale Residences, Guadalupe Heights, St Francis Village and North Hill Arbours in Tacloban, Leyte; and Paraiso Heights in Sagay, Negros Occidental.
Soon, KonekTayo WiFi will be available in other selected NHA communities nationwide.
Internet connectivity has become a necessity due to the accelerated digital adoption the pandemic brought about.
However, distance learning and work-from-home arrangements continuously challenge underprivileged families struggling to cope with digitalization.
Digital adoption in the Philippines generally trails behind many regional neighbors despite high internet usage confirmed a recent World Bank report.
The digital divide, which arises from gaps in digital literacy and digital content, contributes to unequal access to services delivered via the internet.
"This partnership with Globe allows us to serve our constituents by helping them with their digital needs," remarked NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada, Jr.
"With more affordable connectivity, NHA beneficiaries are now empowered to get equal access to information and the modern economy, equal opportunities for education, and equal chances for productivity and livelihood," Cu concluded.

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