Claro Puerto Rico has partnered with the Puerto Rico Restaurants Association (ASORE) to provide fiber-optic internet service at ASORE's new training center. The service offers 1,000 Mbps download and upload speeds, supporting workshops, seminars, and online learning programs for the restaurant industry. According to Claro, the partnership aims to strengthen training resources for the industry, which generates over 70,000 direct jobs, or 9.6% of the island's total employment.
Enrique Ortiz de Montellano, Claro's president and CEO, stated that connectivity is essential for business development and talent training. The ASORE Training Center has a conference room for up to 50 people and an executive boardroom for up to six participants. Since 2008, over 4,500 people have participated in ASORE certification programs and workshops.
ASORE President Sonia Navarro emphasized the importance of continuing education for a competitive restaurant industry, and Claro highlighted the need for digital tools and reliable connectivity for training and innovation in the sector.