(1)(a) Intervention put in place are SA Connect a programme of government to connect 100% of the country to the internet.
(b)(i) Planned interventions are Broadband Infrastructure rollout, E-strategy, internet strategy and USAASA interventions, ICT Policy review
(ii) Broadband rollout to 8 district municipalities including associated digital opportunity programmes.
(2)(a) Yes. Through USAASA, there will be an initiative to subsidise schools, public access points and people in underserved areas.
(b) Yes, in areas where it is not economically viable for operators.
(c)(i-ii) No. The Department does not have plans to subsidise mobile data providers’ prices. The department will pursue policy interventions for the reduction of voice and data costs.