Government websites accessible without data plan
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are expected to benefit from a zero rate access plan to key government websites within the next few weeks.
Services and vital content from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will also be accessible.
This comes on the heels of discussions between Technology Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley and major technology service providers.
Speaking in Parliament during the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, Wheatley said the Government will be delivering on the commitment it made in its 10-point Information and communications technology (ICT) plan for free access to key online services.
He said: “What this means is that even if your credit is done, if your data plan is exhausted or in arrears, Jamaicans will be able to access key [sites] to pay taxes; apply for birth certificates and access educational material online for free.”
This will be done on a phased basis and is consistent with creating true universal access for all Jamaicans, Wheatley said.
