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Presented byHonourable Dr Edmund Mansoor
Minister of StateMinistry of Information, Broadcasting & Telecommunications
Antigua & Barbuda
CANTO24th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition
14th July, 2008Bahamas
Factors Influencing the Development of ICTs
Economic WealthEntrepreneurshipTelecommunications PoliciesGovernmental PoliciesExisting Technological Infrastructure
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ICT MODEL
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2012 GOAL2012 GOAL
A personal computer (PC) and high-speed Internet (broadband) in every home in Antigua and Barbuda by the year 2012
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Governmental PolicyThe Government of Antigua & Barbuda has alreadytaken several active steps to expand Internet usethrough:
Introduction of policies to improve ICT access and skills
Regulatory reforms to increase competition The availability of services at competitive prices Investments in ICT infrastructure
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Strategic Strengths of Antigua and Barbuda
Near Shore (Ready Access)Choice in Undersea FiberModern Telecommunications SystemStable Democratic Government
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Choice in Underground FibreFiber Optic Cable Landing
10 Gigabit – December, 2006
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High speed wireless Internet and advanced cellular technology is widely available from both the public and private sectors
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Modern Telecommunications Systems
This device, called the “Ruckus” is a device that picks up the Internet and distributes the Internet wirelessly within a specific area.
Mobile internet is already available in Antigua and is being used by many to access the Internet via their handsets
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Improved ICT Access and Skills
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Continued Growth & Development
The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is increasing. Internet use and penetration continue to increase, whilst Internet availability is six (6) times higher since 2005.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Max broadband services are available in over 90% of the state, while Global Packet Radio System (GPRS) services are available island-wide.
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