Cuba 'to offer' limited public internet access

The government of Cuba has said it will soon expand public access to the internet, although it will maintain restrictions for access at home

It said that 118 internet points would be set up on the Caribbean island from June 4,2013 to allow web surfing for $4.5 (£3) an hour

The public will be able to access international websites for $4.5 (£3) an hour - down from $6 - or $0.6 (£0.4) an hour for national sites. The cost for checking emails will remain unchanged at $1.50 (£1)

Cuba's telecommunications company, Etecsa, will "immediately" stop access to users if they commit "any violation of the norms of ethical behaviour promoted by the Cuban state", the Ministry of Communications said

 Note

• Cuba's average salary is $20 a month, and it has one of the lowest levels of internet access in the world.

• Presently Most Cubans can connect only at work, at school, or in luxury hotels.