Puerto Rico Broadband Program posts job openings
May 8, 2023
Individuals interested in applying for any of the announced positions should submit their applications online. #NewsismyBusiness
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Telecom execs: Islandwide broadband coverage ‘doable’ in 5 yrs., but gov’t must step up
April 14, 2023
“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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Gov’t issues RFP seeking proponents to deploy public wi-fi hotspots
April 13, 2023
Through the RFP, internet providers in Puerto Rico will be able to participate in the island-wide internet deployment. #NewsismyBusiness
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1M families to benefit from 2nd phase of internet outreach program
April 10, 2023
The government is moving ahead with efforts to bridge Puerto Rico’s digital divide, using federal funds and seeking local citizen input. #NewsismyBusiness
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Optico Fiber launches Puerto Rico’s 1st 10 gigabit network
March 7, 2023
Regional broadband leader enhances its competitive edge by rolling out multigigabit services to residential and business customers.
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Sacred Heart University gets $3M grant to deploy broadband grid
February 10, 2023
The funding includes an investment for the installation of a fiber optic network through the university campus, as well as technical training.
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White House assigns $164M to further broadband access in Puerto Rico
December 7, 2022
Economic growth issues such as improving Puerto Rico’s power grid, boosting agriculture, and establishing inter-agency agreements between Puerto Rico and stateside counterparts were discussed.
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VPNet Inc. gets $8.8M USDA grant to connect 7 public schools
October 28, 2022
The grant comes from the federal ReConnect Program.
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US Dept. of Commerce extends ‘Internet for All’ program deadline
October 5, 2022
In May, the Biden-Harris administration launched the $45 billion “Internet for All” initiative.
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AeroNet invests $1.4M for new broadband licenses
October 5, 2022
The recent acquisition adds additional spectrum to several municipalities west of Puerto Rico.
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Gov’t creates Puerto Rico Broadband Program; Joins ‘Internet for All’ initiative
July 14, 2022
The Broadband Program will be run by an Advisory Board.
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Piloto151 expands virtual offerings through partnership with AeroNet
July 14, 2022
Piloto 151 will offer its customers access to VOIP services for their business.
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FCC OKs T-Mobile petition to fund wireless indoor antenna systems
July 8, 2022
Deploying the indoor distributed antenna systems (known as DAS), meets the agency’s “goal toward resilient and hardened networks in Puerto Rico.
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$30 monthly subsidy still available for broadband services
July 8, 2022
The aid will be available until the funding allocation runs out.
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Starlink satellites start beaming broadband internet service to Puerto Rico
April 22, 2022
Activity on a Reddit message board created by consumers in Puerto Rico has been picking up in recent weeks.
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