GovWiFi well-utilised

November 20, 2013

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So says GovWiFi services have been well-received by the public, with a steady growth in service usage.
 
Mr So told lawmakers today the average number of users and Internet connections per day have increased from about 3,700 and 6,700 in June 2009 to 26,600 and 36,300 in October this year, while bandwidth has also increased according to usage.
 
"We have also increased the frequency of monthly sample checks on GovWiFi service at these premises to monitor the service level, including transmission speed and connection stability," he said.
 
On the recommendation made in the Director of Audit's Report that the GovWiFi service should be run more cost-effectively, Mr So said the Government will continue to monitor and review usage at new and existing premises, and will consider patronage and service demand.
 
"We will suggest Wi-Fi hotspots to be installed first at locations which are convenient to public access with high patronage to enhance the cost-effectiveness of the service facilities," he added.