Internet Question

[Somewhat confused]

Hey is it true that internet websites are censored in Singapore?
What kind of sites do they not allow us to view?
How much do you pay monthly for internet access.

[Rob]

By law, all Singapore ISPs have to provide internet access though proxy servers. So, theoretically at least, all internet traffic can be monitored and unsuitable sites blocked. The reality of course is that to monitor everthing is totally impractical and any sites blocked are largely symbolic. If it really worried you there are apparently ways and means of using other, non singapore, proxies

As for cost. It is up to you. Starhub provides a free dialup service and the other has cable modem service. ISP's have plans ranging from abt $10 for abt 10hrs up to abt $100 for unlimited. In addition Singtel (Magix) and PacNet have ADSL Services and SCV (Sing Cable Vision) has a cable modem service. SCV charge $66 for unlimited access if you are also a TV subscriber. The ADSL services are priced either according to time or data usage

[jameswoo]

Do SCV really censor? I thought they are connected to the Internet without any proxy server.

James
S.O.F.T. <> It's Music in Singapore http://www.soft.com.sg  

[check it out]

try going to www.playboy.com  and see...

You cant do that on pacific internet.

[Nethead]

The Singapore Broadcasting Authority asks local ISPs to block access to a number (about 150-200 apparently) of inappropriate Web sites (mostly pronographic, though the list hasn't been made public).
The government has always stressed that it's a symbolic gesture. They realise that they cannot censor the Web (and they aren't really interested in censoring the Web because they are keen on becoming an Asian Web hub).
And, no. Not all ISPs use proxy servers (though it doesn't matter because everything you click on leaves an electronic trail anyway).