Broadband extended to villages for free in digital economy bid


THE kingdom is providing free broadband Internet to all villages in a bid to expand its digital economy from the current 12% of GDP to 30% by 2027.

The expansion plan was unveiled by the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (NDESC) on Thursday as part of its 2018-2037 masterplan.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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