APUA to offer a High-Speed Broadband service for about $100

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) is preparing to roll out a new high-speed broadband package under the WITS programme, a sub-$100 service the government says will strengthen national connectivity and support the country’s expanding digital-education initiatives.

The update was delivered Friday by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant during the post-Cabinet media briefing.

Merchant said APUA is adjusting its operations to ensure it can provide modern, reliable and affordable internet service to residents, particularly as public-school technology continues to advance.

The briefing noted that the Board of Education is currently replacing aging student computers across the public system, a programme that requires improved and stable broadband access to be fully effective.

According to Merchant, the WITS initiative is intended to meet these growing demands by delivering faster speeds at a lower cost, ensuring students and the wider public have access to dependable digital services.

The programme forms part of the government’s broader digital-transformation agenda, which includes upgrades to school technology, revenue-system digitisation and a new transparency portal.

The broadband expansion was highlighted during a briefing that also covered developments in health care, agriculture, sports and housing support. Further details on national digital infrastructure are expected during the upcoming budget debate.

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