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Meeting Schedules and Events Held

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Sep 12, 2023
Meeting with the Central University of the Caribbean
2023
September
Sep 11, 2023
Resilient and Robust Internet Press Conference
2023
September
Sep 5, 2023
SBLN Broadband Directors Working Group
2023
September
Aug 28, 2023
Meeting with the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
2023
Agosto
Aug 24, 2023
Digital Equity Leaders Network Meeting: Measuring Impact
2023
Agosto
Aug 21, 2023
Meeting with the Office of the Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities
2023
Agosto
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Calendario de Reuniones y Eventos Realizados

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April 24, 2024
Reunión con Dra. Wendy Matos de la Universidad Central del Caribe
April 16, 2024
Reunión Mensual Subcomité de Equidad Digital
April 8, 2024
Reunión con ODSEC
April 3, 2024
Reunión con Defensoría de las Personas con Impedimentos
April 2, 2024
Reunión con representante de Comunidad LGBTTQ+
June 4, 2024
Participación del Broadband Leaders Workshop en Kansas City
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Recent Announcements

Semana de la Inclusión Digital 2024
October 8, 2024
Con el tema “Juntos somos más fuertes: movilizándonos hacia la sostenibilidad”, la DIW destaca el poder de la colaboración para garantizar la longevidad del movimiento de equidad digital. Al fomentar un ecosistema sólido de inclusión digital que conecte iniciativas de inclusión digital en las comunidades, se promueven soluciones de inclusión digital a largo plazo a través de todo Puerto Rico.
Programa de Banda Ancha presenta adelantos al "Friends of Puerto Rico Capitol Hill Summit"
September 30, 2024
Con el tema “El poder de la conectividad: Avanzando en el panorama de la banda ancha de Puerto Rico”, nuestra directora ejecutiva, presentó en la cumbre “Friends of Puerto Rico Capitol Hill Summit”, en la Cámara de Representantes federal, los logros y desafíos de este proyecto en la Isla.
Programa de Banda Ancha impulsa la capacitación y formación de fuerza laboral especializada en banda ancha
September 23, 2024
El programa ha sido diseñado para atraer a estudiantes recién graduados y al talento en general de Puerto Rico, ofreciendo un incentivo de hasta $7,000 para aquellos que se comprometan a trabajar en la industria durante al menos 12 meses.
Gobierno federal aprueba plan presentado por el Programa de Banda Ancha de Puerto Rico para acceder a fondos BEAD
June 15, 2024
El Gobierno de Puerto Rico tendrá acceso a $334.6 millones para ofrecer Internet de alta velocidad confiable y asequible
Gobernador anuncia desembolso millonario para programa que busca reforzar infraestructura de telecomunicaciones en la Isla
June 6, 2024
Anuncian el desembolso de $15 millones de la segunda fase del proyecto que ofrece resiliencia energética para los proveedores de internet en las facilidades de telecomunicaciones alrededorde la Isla bajo el programa de Banda Ancha de Puerto Rico
El ACP ha terminado por ahora
June 1, 2024
El ACP era un programa de $14.2 mil millones que se lanzó en diciembre de 2021, pero después de dos años y medio de ofrecer descuentos en el servicio de internet y dispositivos conectados a los consumidores de bajos ingresos, la financiación que el Congreso inicialmente puso a disposición del ACP ya se ha agotado. Como resultado, a partir del 1.º de junio de 2024, el ACP ha terminado por ahora y los 23 millones de hogares inscritos en el programa ya no recibirán el descuento del ACP como en meses anteriores.
Programa de Banda Ancha de Puerto Rico anuncia nueva disponibilidad de fondos
April 24, 2024
Smart Island anunció la disponibilidad de dos fondos para uno de los programas enfocados en aumentar y capacitar más fuerza laboral de internet de alta velocidad en la Isla
Nombran directora ejecutiva para el Programa de Banda Ancha de Puerto Rico
April 9, 2024
El gobernador de Puerto Rico, informó sobre el nombramiento de Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla como la nueva directora ejecutiva del Programa de Banda Ancha de Puerto Rico.
Federal Government Approves Digital Equity Plan Presented by Puerto Rico's Broadband Program
March 5, 2024
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved the Puerto Rico Digital Equity Plan, said Enrique Völckers-Nin, the Assistant Secretary of the Government of Puerto Rico's Government for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology.
The Government of Puerto Rico seeks to extend subsidy program for internet payment
February 26, 2024
In the past few weeks, there was an urgent need for the federal government to include Puerto Rico in the projects submitted to the federal Congress to allocate funds to the Internet Discount Program (ACP).
Government Seeks to Extend Discount Program
January 30, 2024
Nearly 653,000 households in Puerto Rico benefit from the Internet Discount Program (ACP), which offers eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month for paying for internet service.
Puerto Rico Broadband Program announces new Request for Proposals to strengthen telecommunications facilities on the island
December 7, 2023
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program announced a second round of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Notice of Availability for work to strengthen telecommunications facilities in Puerto Rico, said Enrique Völckers-Nin, the executive director of the program and assistant secretary for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology of the Puerto Rico government.
Puerto Rico Broadband Program Announces New Request for Proposals for Grant Management
November 30, 2023
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program announced a Request for Proposals to obtain grant administration services, said Enrique Völckers-Nin, the executive director of the program and assistant secretary for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology of the Puerto Rico government.
Request design and engineering proposals for underground telecommunications pipelines under the Puerto Rico Broadband program
November 27, 2023
The executive director of the Smart Island program, Enrique Völckers-Nin, announced that the request for proposals (RFP) PRBP-2023-PRBIF-01-003 is available, which seeks to obtain proposals from companies that can help with the design and engineering of a network of underground ducts and fiber optics that will interconnect up to 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Broadband Program invites citizens to join efforts to improve High Speed Internet on the Island
November 10, 2023
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program, created by Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, published the second part of the document entitled “Initial Proposal” on its website for the purpose of receiving comments and feedback from the general public, said Enrique Völckers-Nin, executive director of the program.
Governor Pierluisi proclaims November 1st as Internet Day
November 1, 2023
In an activity organized by the Puerto Rico chapter of the Internet Society in conjunction with the Bayamón Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), the executive director of the Smart Island Program and Assistant Secretary of the Government for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology, Enrique Völckers-Nin, read the Proclamation of the Governor, Pedro R. Pierluisi, which declares November 1, as Internet Day.
Citizens are being asked for comments on new documents on High Speed Internet
September 19, 2023
The Smart Island Program published on Friday, September 15, on its website two documents on Internet connectivity in homes: Digital Equity Plan and Initial Proposal Volume 1 for input and comments from the general public.
Governor announces start of program to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure on the island
September 11, 2023
The governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi, together with the director of the Puerto Rico Broadband Program, Enrique Völckers Nin and the chief technology officer of the Government of Puerto Rico, Antonio Ramos Guardiola announced the disbursement of $15 million for the first phase of the project that provides energy resilience to internet and telecommunications service providers across the island and which is part of the initiative known as Smart Island.
Work tables conclude in the federal capital on the development of High-Speed Internet for Puerto Rico
September 8, 2023
On his most recent trip to the Federal Capital, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology, Enrique Völckers-Nin, accompanied by the team from the Broadband program and the Office of Innovation and Technology Services (PRITS), held working groups to continue the efficient use of allocated funds and accelerate the construction of the broadband infrastructure necessary to close the digital divide on the Island.
Federal Treasury grants allocation of funds for Broadband projects in Puerto Rico
September 6, 2023
During his most recent visit to the Federal Capital, the governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi, together with the Undersecretary of the Department of Commerce, Don Graves, formally received an allocation of $158,000,000 from the Department of the Treasury, from the American Rescue Plan, for the implementation of broadband and telecommunications connectivity projects on the Island. The coordinator for the implementation of the American Rescue Plan in the White House and a senior advisor to President Biden, Gene Sperling, also participated in the announcement.
5-Year Plan of Action for Puerto Rico's Broadband Program Presented
August 15, 2023
The executive director of the Smart Island program, Enrique Völckers-Nin announced that the five-year Action Plan required by the program was submitted before the deadline, complying with the requirements established by the federal Government.
New million-dollar allocation for High Speed Internet access for Puerto Rico detailed
June 28, 2023
After the allocation of $334.6 million for Puerto Rico from the Federal Government under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD), the assistant secretary for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology and executive director of the Smart Island program, Enrique Völckers-Nin detailed the projects that will continue to be developed to achieve high speed internet access for the island.
Contract Notice announced for the development of Geographic Information Systems under the Smart Island program
June 23, 2023
Under the Smart Island Program, a Contract Notice (Notice) was published for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) web tool area, said the Assistant Secretary of the Government for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology and executive director of the program, Enrique Völckers Nin.
The Internet Subsidy Program remains available for Puerto Rico
June 14, 2023
The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology and executive director of the Puerto Rico Broadband Program, Enrique Völckers Nin, urged citizens to find out if they qualify to receive the benefit of the Internet Subsidy Program, created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which seeks to help families pay for high-speed internet monthly.
Request proposals for the design and implementation of resilient energy systems and reinforced infrastructure
May 17, 2023
The executive director of the Smart Island program, Enrique A. Völckers-Nin, announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been published that seeks proposals to implement systems to provide reliable and resilient energy and reinforced infrastructure to key telecommunications facilities.
Citizens are asked to complete a survey on connectivity in their homes
May 13, 2023
The executive director of the Smart Island program, Enrique A. Völckers-Nin, reminded citizens that it is available through smartisland.pr.gov/survey, the Internet Service Survey that will allow us to know the needs of people in terms of Internet use in their homes.
Puerto Rico Broadband Program Announces Calls for Employment
May 5, 2023
Puerto Rico's Broadband Program, Smart Island, published nine employment opportunities for that entity, as announced by its executive director, Enrique A. Völckers-Nin, assistant secretary of the Governance for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology.
Ambitious Agenda to Reduce the Digital Divide in Puerto Rico
April 18, 2023
Last Wednesday, April 12, 2023, it was held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center the first Smart Island Summit, an event which served as a stage to announce the projects led by the administration of Governor Hon. Pedro R. Pierluisi to reduce the digital divide on the Island.
Government announces second phase of program that seeks to increase access to high speed Internet in the 78 municipalities
April 8, 2023
Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi reported that thanks to an additional allocation of $740,000 for the Affordable Connectivity Reach (ACP) Grant Program, nearly one million eligible families will be able to benefit from the subsidy for high speed internet in Puerto Rico.
Citizens urged to complete Internet service survey
April 7, 2023
After the million-dollar allocation from the federal Government for Puerto Rico, which will enable the construction of the broadband infrastructure necessary to close the digital divide on the island, the Government of Puerto Rico has created the Smart Island program that seeks to develop and maximize initiatives in key areas to achieve high speed internet in Puerto Rico.
Conversations Aimed at Maximizing Efforts of Puerto Rico's Broadband Program Begin
February 20, 2023