1. Presented by Honourable Dr Edmund Mansoor Minister of State Ministry of Information, Broadcasting & Telecommunications Antigua & Barbuda CANTO 24 th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition 14 th July, 2008 Bahamas

2. Factors Influencing the Development of ICTs Economic Wealth Entrepreneurship Telecommunications Policies Governmental Policies Existing Technological Infrastructure 2 Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean

3. ICT MODEL Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 3

4. 2012 GOAL A personal computer (PC) and high-speed Internet (broadband) in every home in Antigua and Barbuda by the year 2012 4 Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean

5. Governmental Policy The Government of Antigua & Barbuda has already taken several active steps to expand Internet use through: Introduction of policies to improve ICT access and skills Regulatory reforms to increase competition The availability of services at competitive prices Investments in ICT infrastructure Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 5

6. Strategic Strengths of Antigua and Barbuda Near Shore (Ready Access) Choice in Undersea Fiber Modern Telecommunications System Stable Democratic Government Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 6

7. Choice in Underground Fibre Fiber Optic Cable Landing 10 Gigabit – December, 2006 7 Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean

8. High speed wireless Internet and advanced cellular technology is widely available from both the public and private sectors Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 8 Modern Telecommunications Systems

9. This device, called the “Ruckus” is a device that picks up the Internet and distributes the Internet wirelessly within a specific area. Mobile internet is already available in Antigua and is being used by many to access the Internet via their handsets Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 9

10. 10 Improved ICT Access and Skills

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14. Continued Growth & Development The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is increasing. Internet use and penetration continue to increase, whilst Internet availability is six (6) times higher since 2005. Wi-Fi and Wi-Max broadband services are available in over 90% of the state, while Global Packet Radio System (GPRS) services are available island-wide. Government of Antigua & Barbuda - ICTs in the Eastern Caribbean 14