FCC allocates $5.3M to Puerto Rico schools, libraries through emergency fund
October 27, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has committed $5.3 million to Puerto Rico through its program to fund connected devices and broadband connections through its Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, the agency confirmed. The island has received the funding in three waves, getting $2.6 million during the first round, $2.1 million in the second, and $625,928 in […]
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San Juan-based TransPerfect buys $30M property for future learning center
October 27, 2021
TransPerfect, a San Juan-based provider of language and technology solutions for global business, announced that its high-ranking officials have signed off on a $30 million property in Puerto Rico that will become the future home of TransPerfect’s Management Learning Center. “The total investment…in the Puerto Rico-based facility signals the beginning of a new era for […]
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Practical Techie: Funnels, a new name pops up to channel sales on the web
October 26, 2021
The web is a constant tsunami of high-tech names difficult to keep up with. When a cybernaut finally learns the meaning of this or that technology, five new pop-up to describe it, or with a new name. This is due to the plethora of developers across so many cultures, continents, and cybernetics schools, each with […]
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Cortelco to unveil new multi-service communications platform
October 25, 2021
Technology consulting company Cortelco Systems Puerto Rico Inc. is developing a service called “Lost Calls,” a communication platform for businesses and their clients that works as a messaging and calls system that converts text-to-speech into data. The company also announced a new cash dividend for its stockholders of $0.15 per share payable on Dec. 15, […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico donates $1M to support socio-economic initiatives
October 22, 2021
Liberty Puerto Rico announced it has made a special $1 million donation to invest in high-impact initiatives that contribute to the socio-economic development of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. As part of the celebration as the “New Liberty,” the donation was made through the Liberty Foundation as a “gesture of gratitude for the […]
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Practical Techie: Virtual private servers offer web options for e-commerce
October 20, 2021
There is much talk these days about the lack of privacy on social media platforms and many mention virtual private servers as a safer alternative for e-commerce websites. With a private server, you can protect yourself from hackers, cybercriminals, malware, and government surveillance programs. It simply hides your IPS, from peering hackers. Let’s see how the VPS […]
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Practical Techie: The uncomfortable practice of tracking web user’s footprints
October 12, 2021
With all the whistle-blowing on Facebook, Instagram, about how the social media platforms track our moves, it’s wise to peek into the mechanics of it all. True, hidden trackers called spiders, crawlers, and bots in internet lingo, are pieces of code that follow us around cyberspace. They register all our moves online, our consumer interests, […]
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Public Housing unveils $11.8M community internet project
October 7, 2021
The Public Housing Administration announced the start of an $11.8 million community internet project that will offer free high-speed wi-fi access in all public housing complexes in Puerto Rico. The project will be carried out in phases and is projected to conclude next year when the more than 300 residential complexes on the island have […]
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Puerto Rico Supreme Court sitting on $500M decision for island telecom consumers
October 6, 2021
The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has in its hands the final decision on whether a 12-year-old case against Claro de Puerto Rico will be resolved in favor of consumers or be reverted to a lower court for a trial by jury. The class action lawsuit filed in February 2009 at the Bayamón Superior Court could […]
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Practical Techie: Upgraded operating systems hit the market this year
October 6, 2021
After an interlude of some two or more years, finally, Apple and Microsoft are updating their operative systems. Both revamps are something to look forward to as they are replete with bug fixes and neat enhancements to everyday utilities. Apple — In Apple’s case, by putting out the macOS Monterey update for its devices, it […]
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Federated Wireless introducing new option to deliver high-speed broadband in rural areas
September 30, 2021
Federated Wireless, a shared spectrum and private network provider, announced it will be introducing the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) in Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands to deliver service to the region’s Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). With the buildout and deployment of its Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico unveils new identity as it finalizes AT&T integration
September 29, 2021
Liberty Puerto Rico unveiled its new corporate identity, brand, logo, and slogan, as it completes the integration of AT&T, to now offer fixed, mobile, and television services for consumers and businesses in Puerto Rico. “For us at Liberty, every connection matters. By integrating mobile services into our product lineup, Liberty is now, the most complete […]
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Facebook, Cisneros Interactive launch new e-commerce acceleration hub
September 28, 2021
Facebook and Cisneros Interactive announced the launch of “Activa la Temporada,” a hub geared toward digital acceleration, that allows advertisers, agencies, and developers to access personalized content according to their level of e-commerce adoption and needs. It is available in Spanish for countries served by the Facebook and Cisneros partnership: Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, […]
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Practical Techie: The web is a great homework assistant
September 28, 2021
Every student from elementary all the way to graduate level can always use a little help in doing the schoolwork. The web is full of sites that can become educational helpers. Think of search engines and Wikipedia, or beyond. Even social media such as Facebook can be helpful, according to Mashable.com, a high-tech information website. […]
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Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Assoc. to host Blockchain Week, Dec. 6-12
September 20, 2021
The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (PRBTA), in collaboration with Metaverso, CoinAgenda Caribbean, Limitless, and Invest PR announced the first edition of “Puerto Rico Blockchain Week” to take place Dec. 6-12 in San Juan. During the week, attendees will have the opportunity to connect via various events such as workshops, meetings and meet ups with […]
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