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Focus area

Digital inclusion and internet access barriers for remote education High

First analysis period

Model-generated

Multiple submissions highlight a digital divide during quarantine or remote learning periods. Citizens are requesting government intervention to establish free internet access for school children, prevent service disconnections for non-payment during the school term, and address perceived regional telecom monopolies that exploit high data pricing.

Affected groups

Schoolchildren, socially vulnerable families, and regional residents

Geography

Regional areas with single-provider dominance

Actions for this focus area

  • Convene telecom operators and PSRC to establish temporary zero-rating or non-disconnection rules for online education. · Within 7 days

Supporting citizen requests

0 supporting requests