The program aims to strengthen telecom facilities against potential storms. #NewsismyBusiness
An RFP was issued with the goal of improving the island’s infrastructure and closing its digital gap. #NewsismyBusiness
Proponents have until Jan. 5 to submit their proposals. #NewsismyBusiness
The new phase seeks public feedback for the island-wide deployment of the high-speed internet plan. #NewsismyBusiness
The comment period is open until Oct. 15. #NewsismyBusiness
The government allocated $15 million for that first phase. #NewsismyBusiness
The Biden administration has allocated nearly $500 million for Puerto Rico’s broadband programs. #NewsismyBusiness
The Smart Island program's main objective is to coordinate the construction of broadband infrastructure and authorize programs that support residents' access to this service. #NewsismyBusiness
Agency to work with FEMA to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. #NewsismyBusiness
The funding is part of the global $42.45 billion allocation from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. #NewsismyBusiness
Proposals must be submitted electronically on the program’s website before 4 p.m. July 7, 2023. #NewsismyBusiness
Individuals who receive any government assistance qualify for the subsidy. #NewsismyBusiness
The deadline to submit proposals is June 2. #NewsismyBusiness #SmartIsland #telecom
Individuals interested in applying for any of the announced positions should submit their applications online. #NewsismyBusiness
“An extraordinary plan on paper will stay on paper because the execution isn’t in the committee’s hands, it’s out there, in the permits and in the execution,” said Claro Puerto Rico President Enrique Ortiz de Montellano. #NewsismyBusiness
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