Nine years after Hurricane María left Puerto Rico largely without communications, the island’s telecommunications industry has not only rebuilt but is advancing toward a goal of providing 100% of inhabited areas across the archipelago with fixed internet service of at least 100 megabits per second (Mbps) by December 31, 2027.
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Puerto Rico Nears Coast-to-Coast Broadband Internet Goal
At a glance
- 100% of inhabited areas to have 100 megabits per second internet by December 31, 2027
- Telecommunications industry rebuilt after Hurricane Maria
- Goal to achieve coast-to-coast internet coverage
Why this matters: This expansion of high-speed internet access will impact local households, workers, and communities across the island, enhancing connectivity and economic opportunities.
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