Cheaper fixed Internet for 10,000 schools


All hands on deck: Fahmi (centre) being briefed at the telecommunications tower after launching the Bum Bum Island Point of Presence project at SK Balimbang. — Bernama

SEMPORNA: The government will provide high-speed fixed broadband Internet subscription packages for schools under the Education Ministry starting July 1.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that these special packages will be implemented through the Point of Presence (PoP) project and will offer more stable high-speed internet at a lower price compared with mobile connections.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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