Section 11
SEC. 11. Free Access to All of DepEd's Learning Management Systems Applications; Subsidized Data Plans for Learners and Tutors in Need. - Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs) shall provide free access to all of DepEd-exclusively hosted learning management systems applications with a static and public internet protocol (IP) address. The learning management systems applications shall include web-based applications, online educational platforms, digital libraries, and other online knowledge hubs exclusively hosted by DepEd. No data charges shall also be incurred in downloading from, or uploading to, these applications. The DepEd shall determine the learners and tutors in financial need and ensure that they are provided subsidized data plans for the use of these applications. As used in this Act, (1) PTEs shall refer to entities duly authorized by the National Telecommunications Commission to provide users or other entities with data connection allowing access to the internet; and (2) free access shall refer to the use of all learning management systems applications without incurring any corresponding data charges.