Solomon Islands People First Network Internet Cafe
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A rural email station in Ulawa, Solomon Islands.
David Leeming
The Internet Cafe of the People First Network is a non-profit operation aimed at improving Internet access for ordinary people, especially in rural areas. It is the hub of a rural Internet-based communications system based of HF radio email. It currently (Jan 2005) has 20 or so rural community centres, where people can send and receive email and search for information with the help of an operator. In 2005-6 PFnet will also launch a SchooNet with rural schools connected using a VSAT network. The Internet cafe generates funds to run the operation. Recently upgraded to 256kbps ADSL.
| type: | general |
| World66 rating: | Rate now: |
| price: | SBD$21 (US$3 per hour) |
| tel: | +677 26358 |
| email: | pfnet@pipolfastaem.gov.sb |
| hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat and Sunday to be reviewed. |
| address: | 2nd Floor NPF Plaza, P.O. Box 919, Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| url: | www.peoplefirst.net.sb |
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