"When we read about the students' campaign, we were moved to immediate action and to do what we can on our own network. Access to the internet is essential now for education, as knowledge is power. Children should be able to access the internet with ease and this is one way which we can help," says Farren Roper, head of FNB Connect ISP and Business Operations.
As well as offering free access to the top social networking sites in South Africa, it also offers free access to learn.co.za and SA Council of Higher Education University websites that students can use for research, homework or planning their academic future at no additional cost
"With this free access to multiple social networking and education sites, we hope to make a real difference in our South African students' lives, giving them access to knowledge that will help them shape their future."
According to the Internet Access in South Africa 2012 report from research house World Wide Worx, international bandwidth coming to South Africa is set to double in 2013, and South Africa's internet population is on track to reach 10 million users by the end of the year.
"We wish to thank the students for the idea and for pushing people in the industry to do more for the furtherance of access to the internet and education initiatives," concludes Roper.
