The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, and Singapore is no exception. Over the years, the city-state has witnessed a significant evolution in internet connectivity, with the government playing a pivotal role in driving this change.
In the early 1990s, Singapore’s internet connectivity was limited to dial-up connections, which were slow and unreliable. However, with the government’s push towards a knowledge-based economy, there was a need for faster and more reliable internet connectivity. This led to the introduction of broadband internet in the early 2000s.
The government’s efforts to improve internet connectivity in Singapore were further bolstered by the establishment of the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) in 1999.