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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