Pisonet

A pisonet also known as piso wifi is a ''mini-type'' internet cafe or computer shop mainly found in the areas of Metro Manila and the Philippines.[1] 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.[2]

One of the first practical pisonet machines. The computer is running Windows XP. Under the mouse is a keyboard stored in a keyboard tray that can be closed when the machine is not in use.

The rates usually start from 10 Peso and can vary cafe to cafe.[3]

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.[4]

References
  1. "10.0.0.0.1 - 10.0.0.1 Piso Wifi". 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  2. "'Sachet' internet, ultra-low promos a hit among Filipinos as inflation bites". RAPPLER. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
  3. Inc, AB Digital. "PISO WiFi allows customers to use the internet by paying in real-time". Benzinga. Retrieved 2023-01-24. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "These vending machines sell internet access five minutes at a time". Rest of World. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
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