The Office of the Prime Minister says that through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), it has commenced the installation of 1,000 free Wi-Fi locations or ‘Hotspots’ along Guyana’s coast.
It was explained that this initiative, referred to as WiFiGY, seeks to provide free internet access to citizens through the WiFiGY portal. Connections will be established at public buildings, libraries, schools, health centres, markets, and other public spaces. These hotspots will be connected via Long Term Evolution (LTE) Wi-Fi equipment, and all have a coverage capability of just under 30 metres both indoors and outdoors while allowing for 100 concurrent users at each site. WiFiGY signs will be mounted at connected locations to inform citizens of their existence.
