Officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology Region 3 visited Tarlac State University for an onsite inspection of the “Free Wi-Fi for All” project installation on April 22, 2025 at the Main Campus.
TSU is among the beneficiaries of this key initiative under the DICT “Free Public Internet Access Program”. This effort supports Republic Act 10929, also known as the “Free Internet Access in Public Places Act,” which seeks to enhance the reach and accessibility of free internet connectivity across public spaces nationwide.
“DICT’s Free Wi-Fi for All complements our university’s existing free Wi-Fi, providing broader access to students, faculty, employees, and other stakeholders. It’s open and accessible to everyone,” said Dr. Marlon V. Gamido, Office of the Management Information Systems director, in an interview.
DICT Region 3 Program Manager Engr. Paulo S. Landicho, along with TSU alumnus and DICT Tarlac Project Development Officer I Mary Joyce M. Manalo, led the inspection of the access points to ensure compliance with the program's standards and objectives.
The three access points, which are strategically placed in the main library, campus pathway, and cashiering office, are part of the installation package together with one Starlink module that offers internet speeds over 100Mbps with unlimited access.
According to Dr. Gamido, the TSU Main and Capas campuses have already begun utilizing the free Wi-Fi provided by DICT.
Furthermore, he added that the second phase of the project, set to begin in 2026, will extend free internet access to other TSU campuses.
“We look forward to seeing free Wi-Fi facilities across all TSU campuses. The collaboration with DICT paves the way for active participation in ICT initiatives that will benefit the entire university community,” the director said.
In addition to the university’s existing internet infrastructure and DICT’s Free Wi-Fi for All, Dr. Gamido mentioned that TSU is continuously working on further strengthening its internet connectivity.
