Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell - file photo
Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell on Thursday announced that the Government will be embarking on a national survey, to determine the distribution of information technology (IT) throughout the island.
The survey will ascertain the extent of access to internet service, the level of penetration, and the use of computers.
Mr. Paulwell said the purpose of the exercise was to establish the level and access to IT services in Jamaica and provide international agencies with updated information on the status of the country’s IT infrastructure.
Personnel from STATIN and the University of the West Indies, Mona will conduct field work and analysis of data to determine the level of Internet access across the country. It will take into account the variety of devices, such as desktop and laptop computers, tablets as well as smartphones.
Mr. Paulwell noted that currently Jamaica has a poor international ranking in IT, due to the lack of reporting on the work that is being done to improve access to information technology.
The survey is expected to be completed by the end of summer.
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