The government of Cuba has unveiled plans to expand public Internet access by opening 118 new Internet access points in the country.
The new points will be established starting June 4 this year, enabling people to access state-controlled Internet by paying $4.5 per hour.
BBC reported that the Ministry of Communications said in its government order that Cuba’s telecommunications firm, Etecsa, will immediately stop access to users if they commit any violation of the norms of ethical behaviour promoted by the Cuban state.
As per the rules, home access will be restricted, but only some professionals that include journalists and doctors will be allowed to use the Internet at home.
The news agency, however, reported that most Cubans can get online only in their places of work or study, or check their email at post offices and can also use Internet points in hotels, which mostly cater to international tourists.
