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The Government Is One of The Main Obstacles to Broadband Expansion in Puerto Rico, Telecommunications Executives Say

The industry’s leading voices on the island highlight the government’s disorganization regarding planning infrastructure development and describe the permitting process as an ordeal

April 12, 2024 - 2:35 PM

Las compañías han estado instalando más de 10 millones de millas (16 millones de kilómetros) de fibra óptica anualmente, lo que aumenta el riesgo de daños por excavadoras y palas. (AP)

The need for fiber optic infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident given the economic and atmospheric challenges facing the island.

By John Carlo Peguero

Seven prominent telecommunications executives pointed to Puerto Rico’s government as one of the main obstacles to ensuring the island’s sustainable future, especially regarding broadband and infrastructure development.