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Puerto Rico’s private sector joins forces to urge the governor to veto the measure that would create a new tax on cell phones

Industrialists and business leaders form a united front against Senate Bill 615, arguing that it would hit consumers’ pockets and negatively impact the investment climate

July 28, 2025 - 5:36 PM

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The Puerto Rican Telecommunications Alliance reiterated its call for the governor to veto PS 615, arguing that it would open the door to new taxes on cell phones and internet access. (Purificación León)

By Redacción El Nuevo Día

More unions and professional organizations have joined the Puerto Rican Telecommunications Alliance (APT) to express their opposition to Senate Bill 615 (PS 615) on the grounds that, if it becomes law, it would significantly increase the cost of telecommunications services and hinder the production chain, according to Pedro G. Andrés, president of the APT.