Telemundo, NBC, other NBC channels off air on Liberty’s lineup over rate dispute
April 5, 2019
NBCUniversal Media, a U.S.-based mass media conglomerate, has blocked access to Telemundo and NBC Puerto Rico because Liberty Puerto Rico did not accept a rate increase that would see retransmission for these channels more than double over two years, the television provider said. At 6 p.m., NBCUniversal also removed 13 other channels from Liberty’s lineup […]
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Health Industry Information Platform mobile app hits local market
April 4, 2019
Two years since its conceptualization, the Health Industry Information Platform mobile app has been launched in Puerto Rico to gather sector information and put it in the hands of physicians with private practices. Salvador Rovira, who heads the initiative, said the information will also benefit hospitals. About $150,000 in private investment was made to establish […]
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T-Mobile CEO Legere in San Juan today for ‘Winners Circle P.R.’ event
April 1, 2019
T-Mobile CEO John Legere confirmed he will be in San Juan today to meet with employees during its “Winners Circle Puerto Rico” event, which will take place all week. This is the first time T-Mobile celebrates the companywide affair in Puerto Rico, which will bring some 1,500 employees to the island, including other high-ranking company […]
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HP bets on innovation, security mechanisms to ward off cyber attacks
March 27, 2019
As part of “HP Experience Day” held in San Juan Tuesday, the technology company introduced its most recent security, computer, and printing innovations featuring solutions focused on keeping cyber attacks at a minimum. As reported, a cyber attack is registered every 39 seconds and the damage resulting from cyber crimes will cost $6 billion worldwide […]
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Cisco Systems to invest $130M to drive tech, network projects in P.R.
February 27, 2019
Information systems and internet company Cisco Systems announced at the Mobile World Congress 2019 held in Barcelona that Puerto Rico is among the three jurisdictions selected in the Americas to advance transformation and technological acceleration projects. Telecommunications Bureau President Sandra Torres and Chief of Staff Ricardo Llerandi were present during the announcement during the congress. […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico adds 31K clients in Q418
February 22, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico added 31,000 revenue generating units (RGUs), or clients during the fourth quarter of 2018, and reported a 5 percent revenue growth for the entire Fiscal Year 2018, according to its most recent financial results. The results were driven in part by the company’s focus on providing products and services that represent a […]
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T-Mobile grows P.R. client base by 15% in ’18, continues 600MHz deployment
February 14, 2019
T-Mobile announced its financial reports for the final quarter and full year 2018, along with its performance on a local operational level for the past year, which resulted in a 15 percent year-over-year growth of its customer base. Jorge Martel, general manager for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, said the carrier’s growth sharply contrasts the performance of […]
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Liberty observes ‘Safer Internet Day’ for 12th year in a row
February 4, 2019
For the 12th year in a row, Liberty Puerto Rico will celebrate “Safer Internet Day” to highlight the importance of using the internet responsibly and safely, as part of its corporate social responsibility campaign “Navega con seguridad,” with several resources to help the public navigate the web safely. The event will be observed worldwide on […]
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Liberty P.R. to increase rates on current plans effective Feb. 1
January 24, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico will increase rates on current television and internet packages effective Feb. 1, the company announced in a notice sent to customers. However, clients choosing to switch to new plans that Liberty began offering late last year will not experience rate changes for the rest of 2019. “As part of our commitment to […]
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Liberty LatAm settles $108.5M in hurricane-related insurance claims
January 18, 2019
Liberty Latin America has reached a settlement agreement with its third-party insurance provider for $108.5 million in net damages related to Hurricanes Irma and María last year, the company confirmed. The gross amount agreed to in December 2018 totaled $138.5 million, but Liberty deducted $30 million in self-insurance from the total amount. “We have received […]
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T-Mobile confirms deployment of small cells project, new areas covered by 600MHz
December 20, 2018
With this recent investment, T-Mobile continues to strengthen its expansion strategy in advance of arrival of 5G, in 2019 or during the first quarter of 2020.
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Liberty Puerto Rico receives 3 workplace honors
December 20, 2018
The American Psychological Association (APA) recently named Liberty Puerto Rico as one of its 2018 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Honors.
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Microsoft seeks Artificial Intelligence projects to help people with disabilities
December 10, 2018
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made industry-leading advances in many major disciplines.
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Mastercard, Microsoft join forces to improve use of digital identity
December 5, 2018
Currently, verifying an identity online is still dependent on physical or digital proof managed by a central party, whether it’s a passport number, proof of address, driver’s license, user credentials or other means.
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AT&T upgrades 460+ cell sites in P.R. to boost performance
December 5, 2018
So far, the carrier has upgraded 164 cell sites in the San Juan metro region, 128 cell sites in the north and east regions, and 174 cell sites in the central, south and west regions.
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