Broadband subsidies could end in April for 360K households in Puerto Rico
January 29, 2024
When ACP funds run out, households participating in the program will no longer receive the monthly discounts. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico telecom execs are the constant in an ever-changing market
December 27, 2023
Cutting-edge services based on artificial intelligence and blanketing the island with broadband connections are two of the predictions high on the carriers’ list of developments in the immediate future and down the road. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico launches 2nd round of broadband infrastructure RFP
December 8, 2023
The program aims to strengthen telecom facilities against potential storms. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Broadband Program seeks grant administration services
December 1, 2023
An RFP was issued with the goal of improving the island’s infrastructure and closing its digital gap. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t issues RFP for buried conduit and fiber optic network project
November 28, 2023
Proponents have until Jan. 5 to submit their proposals. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Broadband Program seeks comment on 2nd part of proposal
November 14, 2023
The new phase seeks public feedback for the island-wide deployment of the high-speed internet plan. #NewsismyBusiness
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Smart Island program seeks public comments for broadband proposals
September 20, 2023
The comment period is open until Oct. 15. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t selects 10 telecom co’s for 1st phase of Smart Island project
September 12, 2023
The government allocated $15 million for that first phase. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gets $158M in federal funds for 2 broadband programs
September 7, 2023
The Biden administration has allocated nearly $500 million for Puerto Rico’s broadband programs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t publishes 5-yr. plan for broadband deployment in Puerto Rico
August 16, 2023
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
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FCC adopts order to provide up to $75 in broadband monthly subsidy
August 7, 2023
Agency to work with FEMA to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gets $334.6M to deploy broadband infrastructure
June 27, 2023
The funding is part of the global $42.45 billion allocation from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t procuring vendors to develop geographic information systems tool
June 26, 2023
Proposals must be submitted electronically on the program’s website before 4 p.m. July 7, 2023. #NewsismyBusiness
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Internet subsidy program still open to eligible consumers in Puerto Rico
June 15, 2023
Individuals who receive any government assistance qualify for the subsidy. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t opens RFP to design ‘hardened and resilient’ power, telecom systems
May 18, 2023
The deadline to submit proposals is June 2. #NewsismyBusiness #SmartIsland #telecom
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