Through the RFP, internet providers in Puerto Rico will be able to participate in the island-wide internet deployment. #NewsismyBusiness
The government is moving ahead with efforts to bridge Puerto Rico’s digital divide, using federal funds and seeking local citizen input. #NewsismyBusiness
Regional broadband leader enhances its competitive edge by rolling out multigigabit services to residential and business customers.
The funding includes an investment for the installation of a fiber optic network through the university campus, as well as technical training.
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.
The grant comes from the federal ReConnect Program.
In May, the Biden-Harris administration launched the $45 billion “Internet for All” initiative.
The recent acquisition adds additional spectrum to several municipalities west of Puerto Rico.
The Broadband Program will be run by an Advisory Board.
Piloto 151 will offer its customers access to VOIP services for their business.
Deploying the indoor distributed antenna systems (known as DAS), meets the agency’s “goal toward resilient and hardened networks in Puerto Rico.
The aid will be available until the funding allocation runs out.
Activity on a Reddit message board created by consumers in Puerto Rico has been picking up in recent weeks.
Following Congressional directives in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Federal Communications Commission officially launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, the $14.2 billion successor program to the Emergency Broadband Benefit which helped almost 9 million afford internet access during the pandemic. Effective now, eligible households are encouraged to apply to receive up to $30 per […]
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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