Islandwide broadband network to be rolled out by Gov

[theseeker]

Let me tell you guys how i look at things whenever i hear things like these i say yes that would be great if this could happen. But stop and think for one second and ask yourself this question how will this benefit the government what do they stand to gain from this. Thats how decision are made in parliament everyday think about it then you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Why does the country want 2 more service providers? You you think its because the want to give us variety or so they can have variety the country pays their phone bills. Think how does the government benefit from this

[owen]

INTERNET TAX!!!!!! It all makes sense now.

[lojikal]

its only a logical move for the Jamaican Government when all is said and done....it's not rocket science.

poor roads= less maintenance(more money to keep within Govt.) resulting in more maintenance for your vehicle for all those lovely potholes and craters(more money spent on vehicle parts = more income tax for the Government) If you're a bit on the fortunate side to be able to buy yourself a lovely SUV then ...More money spent on vehicle= More tax for Jamaican Government. Bigger vehicle = More the cost for gasoline to run it...ergo more tax for the Jamaican Government. For all the people who thought they were smart to invest in Diesel fueled trucks,SUV's etc when the price was down are now saddled with the high price for buying that gas...More money for Government.
Sadly we live in what is called a spiral economy and will never see a change until some major sacrifices are made on the part of the Jamaican Government as the Residents and returning residents have suffered and bled enough.
We can debate our points for years to come but no REAL change will be brought about without a revolutionary idea brought about by unity.

[comptech]

@lojikal u got it right only thing left is d revolution

[kilaj1]

@lojikal u got it right only thing left is d revolution

Jamaica cant afford it!

would be more interested in knowing how much they charging for this...pre and post installation...cause you all know somehow even if you don't use them service your going to pay for it

[BNOVA]

Jamaica cant afford it!

would be more interested in knowing how much they charging for this...pre and post installation...cause you all know somehow even if you don't use them service your going to pay for it

It is being paid for by the tax the Government put on all calls terminating in Jamaica.

[madcats99]

It is being paid for by the tax the Government put on all calls terminating in Jamaica.

Part of this goes towards the Universal Access fund, which sole purpose to bring broadband internet to every Jamaican, urban and rural alike

[Flexx17]

Part of this goes towards the Universal Access fund, which sole purpose to bring broadband internet to every Jamaican, urban and rural alike

if that actually does happen this time we know progress really going on ~ which by judging from everything else isnt happening

[gW33Zy]

"Cuban light bulb scandal"... this comes to mind anytime any government say they are going to do something of benefit for the people.

[gbird]

Ok, so I'm from Red Hills St Andrew. Went back to moms for a visit Christmas and New Years. Used my sister's Digicel WiMax Modem and was able to get two bars and I was surprised. Now that's way up in St Andrew bush. Now I unfortunately moved out of Montego Bay City after living there for 6 years to a far away place called Maroon Town. Carried my Digicel Modem and plugged it in and no service, I'm like what? Look how Digicel advertise the service with man inna wata boots in some remote part of Jamaica. So me say ok, on my way to work I'm gonna stop over Fairview shopping center and check Flow or LIME. I live on the main road and noticed 3 black Data wires on the light post so I say one a dem must be flow, because one is for Cornwal Communications cable company and LIME. To my surprise Flow only stop in Tucker and LIME only have 512Kbps. I'm like what bush mi come move to. So rural people nuh want fast internet too? Wait we nuh have flat screen TV and tablets and gaming computers and smartphones too? My only option now is to use the cable company Cornwall that offers 2Mbps but using them in the city dem service bad, dem will all broke down for 3 days. So I guess I'm better off getting a Galaxy S3 yah man.