Cuba Finally Legalizes Private Wi-Fi

According to Cuba’s Ministry of Communication, the changes will “contribute to the computerization of society, the well-being of citizens, the sovereignty of the country and the prevention against the harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation.”

The law will also allow private businesses to provide internet to customers, potentially leading to the start of Cuba’s first private internet cafes. State-run cafes have been open since 2013, but their high cost often makes them inaccessible to the average citizen.

While the new regulations are certainly an encouraging sign, it’s important to remember that the state still controls the internet itself. There is only one internet provider in Cuba, called Etecsa, so the government’s monopoly on the internet will continue — for now, at least.

H/T: Local10