Liberty Puerto Rico turns to cloud to personalize service
April 24, 2014
Liberty Puerto Rico is partnering with technology provider ActiveVideo to launch of a cloud-based personalized user interface that uses real-time viewing metrics to display program popularity and offers insight into how viewers find television content in a social context.
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T-Mobile nixes overage penalties, ‘frees’ tablets
April 15, 2014
Wireless carrier T-Mobile has spent the last few weeks turning the industry on its head by eliminating contracts and dropping the price on services, making its most recent move Monday with the elimination of overage charges levied on its customers, starting May 1.
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Safety Tracker Software LLC expands to Central America
April 10, 2014
Safety Tracker Software LLC, a Puerto Rico based technology start-up specializing in environmental, occupational health and safety software, announced it has expanded operations into the Central America region.
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Study: Puerto Rico is ideal site for high-tech ventures
April 8, 2014
Puerto Rico is a hospitable place when it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP) rights, which coupled with incentives and favorable business conditions, make the island an attractive place to set up and expand high-tech firms, a study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. conducted by “The Economist” revealed Monday.
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Liberty reshuffling channels, pulls plug on Viacom lineup
April 7, 2014
Effective tomorrow, Liberty Puerto Rico will eliminate all of the Viacom channels in the Ultimate and Ultimate Plus video tiers after unfruitful negotiations with the provider, the local cable carrier said.
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‘HackPR’ links companies with new tech talent
March 31, 2014
The second edition of Puerto Rico’s biggest student-run hackathon, “HackPR,” took place over the weekend in Mayagüez, allowing technology amateurs and professionals showcase their skills before big name companies like Microsoft and Google, and also to local start-ups that are in the lookout for new talent that can satisfy their technological needs.
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T-Mobile to invest $20M in 4G LTE network in ’14
March 28, 2014
A month after launching its “contract-free” business model, T-Mobile announced a new $20 million investment to upgrade its Puerto Rico 4G LTE infrastructure and add 100 new jobs to its payroll, a high-ranking parent company executive said Thursday.
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Telecom execs: PUC is ‘not viable option’ for island
March 26, 2014
Last Thursday, the Puerto Rico senate approved a substitute bill that consolidated several of the measures that had made the leaders of the telecommunications industry unanimously oppose any possible changes to Law 213, known as the Telecommunications Law.
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T- Mobile to pay customers up to $650 per line to switch
March 25, 2014
A month after setting out to “free” wireless customers from service contracts, T-Mobile Puerto Rico kicked its offer up a notch Monday by offering up to $650 per line to clients from other companies that make the switch.
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AT&T expands Internet coverage in Plaza Las Américas
March 21, 2014
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T Puerto Rico has expanded its mobile Internet coverage at the Plaza Las Américas Mall by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System to enhance the customer experience throughout the facility.
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AT&T hosts 2nd edition of HACEMOS student tech day
March 13, 2014
HACEMOS, AT&T’s Hispanic/Latino Association, recently hosted the National High Technology Day, an event made possible through a mentorship program that promotes an environment through which participants can help each other find success. About 30 local high schoolers took part in this year's locally sponsored event.
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AT&T slashes rates for individuals, 2-line accounts
March 10, 2014
Last month, AT&T announced aggressive pricing plans for families and small businesses, as well as international offers.
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Claro to provide next-generation tech services to PRMA
March 6, 2014
Telecommunications service provider Claro and the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday that will facilitate exchanging information on new technologies specially designed to increase the business sector’s productivity.
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AT&T offers unlimited global messaging; new int’l rates
February 26, 2014
Wireless carrier AT&T announced Tuesday two new offers for international messaging and direct dial calling from the U.S., which seek to “deliver more value to customers who want to connect with family, friends and coworkers living abroad,” the company said.
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T-Mobile looks to ‘free’ customers with no-contract plans
February 23, 2014
Nearly a year after its stateside parent adopted its “Un-carrier” attitude by axing contracts and unbundling the costs of its plans and devices, T-Mobile Puerto Rico is following suit with the launch of its “Libérate” campaign, going after wireless customers who are frustrated with existing pricing and restrictive offers.
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