AeroNet chooses microwave provider to deliver broadband to Old San Juan
December 20, 2019
Business Internet service provider AeroNet announced it has partnered with Siae Microelettronica Inc. to deliver network infrastructure to provide broadband to the Old San Juan historic district. Faced with the challenges of providing 10Gbps services in the zone, where there is limited fiber availability, AeroNet opted for a multi-band-link wireless solution offering fiber-like capacity, said […]
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FCC approves $950M to improve broadband in P.R./USVI
September 27, 2019
For additional details about the FCC’s decision, check out our exclusive interview with Ajit Pai in the latest episode of our “Dollars and Sense” podcast series. Just click on the link to the audio above! The Federal Communications Commission approved $950 million in funding to improve, expand, and harden communications networks in Puerto Rico and […]
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FCC circulating order to OK $950M to strengthen broadband in PR/USVI
September 5, 2019
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Order to his fellow commissioners that would provide approximately $950 million in funding to “storm-harden, improve, and expand” broadband networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and María in 2017. This is the second round of funding under […]
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P.R./USVI offered hotline to Solix Inc. E-rate consulting services
February 21, 2019
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands based schools, libraries and consortia seeking broadband and telecommunications funding from the federal ‘E-rate’ program now have access to expertise from the most experienced program team in the nation: Solix E-Rate Consulting, through an exclusive hotline and dedicated resources, the company announced. Solix Inc., which served as the E-rate […]
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USDA launches new program to create high-speed internet e-connectivity in rural areas
December 14, 2018
Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers and municipalities may apply.
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Broadband provider Neptuno deploys next-generation wireless tech
August 30, 2018
Neptuno has deployed multipoint solutions in its network to deliver high-speed broadband to enterprises and residential users.
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USDA opens call for technology grants for health care, education
May 3, 2018
The USDA is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-Connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities.
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USDA to OK grants to boost E-connectivity/broadband in unserved rural areas
March 28, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting grant applications to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities, including Puerto Rico.
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Liberty: Rebuilding network will pave way for new services at same rates
December 14, 2017
Liberty Puerto Rico — like countless companies across the island — has spent the better part of the last three months picking up the pieces of its network that Hurricane María destroyed, en route to restoring services and laying the groundwork for new offerings.
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Op-Ed: Mobile doesn’t replace a fixed line connection
July 17, 2017
For several years, the concept of unlimited internet in the mobile phone market has been used aggressively to attract clients.
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Neptuno invests $15M to upgrade network, launch 5G service
June 16, 2017
Wireless broadband service provider Neptuno will invest $15 million to develop an islandwide next-generation 5G network, to offer services to both small businesses and individuals over the next three years, company President Pedro Andrés said Thursday.
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Liberty investing in network infrastructure, jobs
April 25, 2017
Liberty Puerto Rico is upholding its bet on Puerto Rico, despite ongoing economic turmoil, investing $91 million this year to expand its coverage area, make multiple improvements to its network and contribute to the island’s development, company President Naji Khoury said Monday.
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USDA looks to fund broadband in unserved rural areas
January 19, 2017
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah announced Wednesday that the agency is accepting applications for the Community Connect Grant Program and Broadband Program for FY 2017.
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Claro adds 18 sectors in 12 towns to high-speed network
December 15, 2016
Claro, Puerto Rico’s largest telecommunications service provider, announced Wednesday the addition of more sectors to its broadband network offering mobile speeds of up to 100 Mbps, through a $370 million investment announced in October.
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Claro continues expanding high-speed mobile network
December 2, 2016
Telecommunications carrier Claro announced Thursday the addition of 15 sectors in 11 Puerto Rico towns to its offering of high-speed broadband wireless service of up to 100 Mbps.
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