Most schools signed up to Managed Network
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye are delighted that most schools in New
Zealand have now signed up to use the government-funded Managed Network.
“More than 95% of schools have registered to use the Managed Network, which will give them fast, reliable internet and
uncapped data,” says Ms Parata.
“This is about enabling schools to make the most of digital technologies, to give young people the skills and confidence
they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
“The government is investing more than $200 million in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership
schools can have uncapped internet access funded by the Crown.”
Ms Kaye says the project continues to run well ahead of schedule.
“It’s great that the sign-up is so high, but we’re also pleased that actual connections are running ahead of schedule,”
says Ms Kaye.
“The original goal of connecting 700 schools by the end of 2014 was achieved five months early. Now, just four months
into 2015, more than half a million students and teachers from nearly 1,600 schools are connected to the Managed Network
to support learning.
“This is an important investment for the government, because we believe all young people should have access to
high-quality internet connections for learning, wherever they live and go to school.”
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