11 December 2024

The Angolan Investment Bank (BAI) plans to deploy 120 free Wi-Fi points in the country starting in January 2025.

The deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots by the BAI can help to remove the barrier of high internet service costs in the affected areas. However, many other barriers remain, such as the high cost of compatible devices, low levels of digital literacy and skills, as well as concerns about security and the user experience offered by connectivity.

“The first phase of the program will last 12 months, until December 2025, during which we will evaluate the performance of the access points, ease of maintenance and acceptance by local communities, as well as the support of municipal administrations,” said the bank.