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Maybe because of connectivity? Not everyone has a data plan when they arrive to the country.

• Ajedi32 10y ago
  Offline-capable websites are a thing. Plus you still need a connection to download the app initially anyway.
  • wjmclaugh 10y ago
    We want users to peruse the knowledge bank offline due to the cost of data and the potential that a detained or soon-to-be-detained immigrant may not have an internet connection.
    • Ajedi32 10y ago
      Right, which is why I mentioned that it's entirely possible to make a website which can be used offline. You might want to have a look at Service Workers. https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/getting-started/primers/service-workers https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/getting-start...
      • wjmclaugh 10y ago
        Great suggestion. We'll check it out.
    • hughes 10y ago
      That makes sense to me! Thanks for the response.
  • pimlottc 10y ago
    Users are not generally aware of this, whereas they may have more confidence in the possibility of an app working offline.