The Eastern Cape will be getting free WiFi in the near future thanks to non-profit organisation Project Isizwe, run by Alan Knott-Craig jnr.
The group previously made free WiFi a possibility in Tshwane in 2013.
New projects in Tshwane are underway, with the introduction of an internet TV service, as well as an instant messaging platform.
According to a report by Businesstech.com, the service is now available in 96 Wards with 575 live sites. Project Isizwe has 161 577 users, up from just 1 567 in 2013.
Tshwane mayor Kgosiento Ramokgopa confirmed in early May that more than 1800 new areas would be deployed for free WiFi.
The NGO confirmed to iAfrica.com that the for the free WiFi initiative launch in the Eastern Cape will be June 17 this year.
Knott-Craig jnr, said, “The Eastern Cape is ideal because it is as rural as you get and densely populated. Until we solve connectivity problem there, SA will always have a problem. The idea is for the Department of Higher Education to deploy free Wi-Fi on campus and for surrounding communities (where students live) throughout the country”.
The group previously made free WiFi a possibility in Tshwane in 2013.
New projects in Tshwane are underway, with the introduction of an internet TV service, as well as an instant messaging platform.
According to a report by Businesstech.com, the service is now available in 96 Wards with 575 live sites. Project Isizwe has 161 577 users, up from just 1 567 in 2013.
Tshwane mayor Kgosiento Ramokgopa confirmed in early May that more than 1800 new areas would be deployed for free WiFi.
The NGO confirmed to iAfrica.com that the for the free WiFi initiative launch in the Eastern Cape will be June 17 this year.
Knott-Craig jnr, said, “The Eastern Cape is ideal because it is as rural as you get and densely populated. Until we solve connectivity problem there, SA will always have a problem. The idea is for the Department of Higher Education to deploy free Wi-Fi on campus and for surrounding communities (where students live) throughout the country”.
