MDDI's Response to PQ on Data on DigitalAccess@Home Scheme Household Support and Measures to Increase Take-Up Rate

Parliament Sitting on 4 February 2026

Question for Written Answer

27. Mr David Hoe asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) how many households have been supported with subsidised broadband and device packages since the launch of DigitalAccess@Home Scheme in April 2023; (b) whether the scheme is on track of (i) its target to support 60,000 households and (ii) the allocated budget of $80 million; and (c) if not, what steps will be taken to increase the take-up rate among eligible households.

Answers

The DigitalAccess@Home scheme has supported over 30,000 assistance packages to low-income households since its launch in 2023. The figures cited by the member represent resources provisioned to meet demand from qualifying households, rather than predetermined targets to be achieved.

Nonetheless, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) works together with Government agencies, such as Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Ministry of Education (MOE), and social sector partners (e.g. Social Service Agencies, Family Service Centres) to raise awareness of the scheme and streamline applications processing. We will continue to promote the scheme to ensure inclusive digital access for all.