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Pisonet was invented around 2010. Internet access has not improved much with 60% of poor neighborhoods in Manila lacking basic internet access.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-17|title=These vending machines sell internet access five minutes at a time|url=https://restofworld.org/2022/philippines-pisonet-internet-access/|access-date=2022-01-19|website=Rest of World|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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A pisonet is a ''mini-type'' internet cafe or computer shop mainly found in the areas of Metro Manila and the Philippines. A "pisonet" is a major hub for internet enthusiasts and children who only have a small amount of money to surf and play some games which more contributes "demand" to this business.
Etymology
Pisonet came from the words "piso" or one peso, and "internet", "pisong internet" meaning one peso internet (rent).
History
Pisonet was invented around 2010. Internet access has not improved much with 60% of poor neighborhoods in Manila lacking basic internet access.[1]
References
- ^ "These vending machines sell internet access five minutes at a time". Rest of World. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
