It said that 118 internet points would be set up on the Caribbean island from 4 June, to allow web surfing for $4.5 an hour. 

 

Cuba's average salary is $20 a month, and it has one of the lowest levels of internet access in the world.

 

Most Cubans can connect only at work, at school, or in luxury hotels.

 

The easing of restrictions was published in the official paper, Gaceta Oficial.

 

It said that member of the public will be able to access international websites for $4.5 an hour - down from $6 - or $0.6 an hour for national sites.

 

The cost for checking emails will remain unchanged at $1.50).

 

The government also reaffirmed that it would continue monitoring internet traffic closely.

 

Cuba's telecommunications company, Etecsa, will "immediately" stop access to users if they commit "any violation² of the norms of ethical³ behaviour promoted by the Cuban state", the Ministry⁴ of Communications said in its government decree.

 

Only some professionals, like journalists and doctors, are allowed to surf the internet at home.

 

Most Cubans, however, can get online only in their places of work or study, or check their email at post offices.

 

They can also use internet points in hotels which mostly cater⁵ to international tourists.

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