They extend the deadline for receiving free tablets from the Government: what they are like and what the requirements are

With the aim of “reducing the digital divide” and “guaranteeing access to new technologies”, announced the Government two-year extension From “Connecting With You”the program that from 2021 delivers free tablets to retirees, single tax payers and more beneficiaries of Handlesas long as they comply some requirements.

The initiative, which is in the orbit of the National Communications Authority (enacom), implies the distribution of low-end generic tablets with a 5 inch screen, 2GB of RAM32GB of storage, 4,165mAh battery, and Android OS.

As for the cameras, this Enacom tablet features a 5 megapixel sensor on the back, while the front is 2 megapixels. Everything is powered by a ARM Cortex-A53 processor of 1.01GHz of 40 nanometers, whose launch dates back to 2012.

In addition to the manuals, you can find the corresponding one in the box battery chargerA optical pencil compatible with writing and drawing applications, as well as a rubber boots adaptable to ensure your safety in the event of a fall.

The production of this equipment is a mystery. Yes, OK it is assumed that they are gathered in the countrynone of the major government technology providers -EXO, Grupo Núcleo, Newsan, Novatech and Banghó- acknowledged being linked to the program upon request from clarion.

How to access Enacom’s free tablets in 2023: requirements

As explained by the National Communications Authority, the beneficiaries of this free tablet program are the retirees, retirees and beneficiaries who adhere to the plans universal family allowanceAssignment of Pregnancy, Single taxpayersemployees, owners of Scholarships for progress and program beneficiaries Connect equality.

Also, people can apply unemployed or that they perform in informal economyas long as they respect the parameters established by the Government of having assets income equal to or less than the living and mobile minimum wage.

Also beneficiaries of non-contributory pensions with a gross monthly income not exceeding two Minimum Vitali and Mobiliari and their sons, daughters and foster children between the ages of 16 and 18.

Starting in February, the Minimum, Vital and Mobile Salary (SMVM) amount had a slight increase: it went from $65,427 to a total of 67,743 pesos.

Following this increase, the essential requirement for accessing the program was changed: the concessions and benefits that the free tablets want to receive Must not have revenue exceeding $135,486 (i.e. the sum of two SMVMs).

In the case of beneficiaries who work by the hour, this amount rose from $327.14 to $338.72, according to official data from the National Council on Employment, Productivity and the Minimum, Living and Mobile Wage.

Free government tablet: when the program ends

Until now 120,000 tablets have been allocated (amount extendable up to 35% more) from the initial two-year period, which began on 22 April 2021 and extends to April 2023.

However, given the high demand for equipment, ENACOM decided extend the initiative for another two years from the end of the original period.

“For us, this is a very ambitious program. We have recontracted a similar number of devices with improved efficiency recently,” he said. Claudio Ambrosinihead of ENACOM.

And he added: “As everyone knows, every year technology advances and every year the tablets we deliver are better, they are of the latest generation. With them all boys, girls and the elderly can work, study, have fun and communicate with their distant relatives”.

For those interested in registering, it should be clarified that you don’t need to fill out any formsRather, it is the provincial and municipal jurisdictions – which are in contact with the applicants – that must register and request the number of devices they must deliver.

The National Communications Authority recognized that “Connect with You” is not a substitute for other programs and actions generated by various government bodies, such as the well-known “Connect Equality”, and any possible complementarity with them “will be considered for of its implementation”.