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PUERTO RICO BROADBAND PROGRAM
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
TO CLOSE PUERTO RICO'S DIGITAL DIVIDE
Digital Browsers and Digital Literacy Workshops
Affordable Device and Reuse Program
PUERTO RICO BROADBAND PROGRAM
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
TO CLOSE PUERTO RICO'S DIGITAL DIVIDE
Special Community Projects
Community and Multipurpose Technology Centers
Services
Government Online
PUERTO RICO BROADBAND PROGRAM
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
TO CLOSE PUERTO RICO'S DIGITAL DIVIDE
Underground Duct System
Strengthening and Resilience of Infrastructure for Local Service Providers
Evaluation/Inventory of Telecommunication Poles
PUERTO RICO BROADBAND PROGRAM
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
TO CLOSE PUERTO RICO'S DIGITAL DIVIDE
Satellite Connectivity for Emergencies
Telecommunication Infrastructure Reinstallations to Replace Poles
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Navegadores Digitales y Talleres de Alfabetización Digital
Programa de Dispositivos Asequibles y Reuso
Campañas y Entrenamiento sobre Ciberseguridad
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Proyectos de Comunidades Especiales
Centros Tecnológicos Comunitarios y Multiusos
Servicios
Gubernamentales en Línea
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
WiFi Público e Infraestructura
Desarrollo de Fuerza Laboral
Monitoreo de Calidad de Servicio
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Cable Submarino de Puerto Rico
Estaciones Neutrales de Aterrizaje para Operadores
Fibra Subterránea
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Sistema de Conductos Subterráneos
Fortalecimiento y Resiliencia de Infraestructura para Proveedores de Servicios Locales
Evaluación/Inventario de Postes de Telecomunicaciones
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Postes Inteligentes para Acceso a Internet de Alta Velocidad
Fortalecimiento y Resiliencia de Telecomunicaciones de Seguridad de Puerto Rico
Plataforma Interactiva y Recopilación de Datos de Smart Island
PROGRAMA de BANDA ANCHA de PUERTO RICO
ALGUNOS DE NUESTROS
PROYECTOS PARA CERRAR LA BRECHA DIGITAL DE PUERTO RICO
Conectividad Satelital para Emergencias
Reinstalaciones de Infraestructura de Telecomunicaciones en Reemplazo de Postes

Puerto Rico
Broadband Program

The Puerto Rico Broadband Program is created by the Government of Puerto Rico through the Executive Order 2021-40 and later amended by Executive Order 2024-008. The primary purpose of this program will be to coordinate, authorize and execute the disbursement of local and federal funds allocated to Puerto Rico for the construction of broadband infrastructure on the island. The Program developed a 5-year strategic plan which will ensure that funds are used within the established terms to do so and will ensure that the broadband infrastructure necessary to close the digital divide on the island is built promptly.y.

The Program will also be required to establish the necessary controls to ensure that the use of these funds is made in accordance with applicable regulations. The Program will be administered by an Executive Committee that will be composed of the Government's Chief Innovation and Information Executive, an official with decision-making power from the Telecommunications Bureau, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance and the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Innovation, Information, Data and Technology.

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The four pillars of the Program are focused on:
Connectivity

Connectivity for all residential, commercial and government structures in Puerto Rico, so that every resident of the island has access to high speed Internet through the right infrastructure.

Quality

Quality and speed of connectivity that reaches citizens to their home, business or office, guaranteeing a minimum recurring capacity of 100MPS/20MPS.

Accessibility

Accessibility so that citizens can obtain high speed Internet reliably and at an affordable price.

Knowledge

Basic knowledge so that every citizen can use the technological equipment necessary to connect to high-speed Internet, whether to connect to their government, education, health services, and/or work.

Projects through All Puerto Rico

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Available Funds

Puerto Rico
General Fund

PRBIF

Puerto Rico Broadband Infrastructure Fund
Infrastructure projects, access projects, workforce development, service qualification and extension

$400M

(FY Assigned)
National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA)

BEAD

Access to Equity and Broadband Deployment
Infrastructure projects, equity and access projects
Planning

$5M

Implementation

$329.6M

Approx.
U.S. Department of the Treasury American Rescue Plan's (ARP)

CPF

Capital Project Fund
Infrastructure Projects
Competitive grant

$158M

Approx.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

OF

State Digital Equity
Support activities and projects to promote equity and digital inclusion
Planning Grants Program

$781.987K

Planning Grants Program

$9.8M

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

CDBG-MIT

Mitigation Fund
of Block Grants for Community Development
Competitive Grant for a Program Focused on Mitigation for Infrastructure in Puerto Rico

$70M

Approx.

Projects by Category

substructure

$750,194,552

Connectivity

PRBIF

Telecom Conduit Design
Underground Fiber Conduct

PRBIF

Resilience Program
PR Submarine Cable - Resiliency Program

PRBIF

Resilience Program
Underground fiber

BEAD

Resilience Program
Construction of the
Underground Fiber Conduct

CPF

Resilience Program
Carrier Neutral Landing Stations

CPF

Resilience Program
PR Submarine Cable
Access

PRBIF

Duct Design
Public Wi-Fi and infrastructure Phases 1 and 2

PRBIF

“Pilot Project”
La Perla Multipurpose Community Technology Center

CPF

Resilience Program
Multipurpose Community Technology Centers & Internet Community Centers
Strengthening

PRBIF

Power and Hardening of Infrastructure for Internet Service Providers

PRBIF

Government Agencies Telecommunications Hardening & Resiliency
Security

PRBIF

Telecommunications Poles infrastructure Transfer

PRBIF

Telecommunication Poles Assessments

MIT

Strengthening and Resilience of Public Safety Department’s Telecommunications

Projects by Category

No infrastructure
Education

BEAD

Workforce Development

BEAD

Digital Navigators

BEAD

Digital Literacy Program for Working Industries

OF

Cybersecurity training workshops

PRBIF

Workforce Development
Business Intelligence

PRBIF

Quality of Service Recurrent Monitoring

PRBIF

Telecommunication Poles Assessments

PRBIF

Infrastructure Environmental Risk Assessments & Continuous Assessments

PRBIF

Pipeline construction monitoring

BEAD

SaaS Online Government Services
Scope

OF

Scope of Cyber Security

PRBIF

Communication & Education Campaign
Sustainability

BEAD

Digital Equity and Affordability Program

Projects and their Phases

Phase • Assigned
Category
Project
Home
Infrastructure
Public WiFi and Infrastructure Phase 2
2024 Q1
Infrastructure
Resilience Program: New Submarine Cable for Puerto Rico
2024 Q2
1
Phase • Design
Category
Project
Home
2
Infrastructure
Smart Poles for High Speed Internet Access
2024 Q1
Phase • Implementation
Category
Project
Home
Infrastructure
Strengthening and Resilience of Infrastructure for Internet Service Providers - Phase 1
2023 Q2
Infrastructure
Strengthening and Resilience of Infrastructure for Internet Service Providers — Phase 2
2024 Q2
Infrastructure
La Perla Center
2024 Q2
Outreach
Public WiFi and Infrastructure Phase 2
2024 Q2
3
Business Intelligence
Smart Island Interactive Platform and Data Collection
2023 Q2
Scope
Assignment for Communication Campaigns
and Education
2023 Q2
Infrastructure
Public WiFi and Infrastructure Phase 1
2025 Q1
Phase • Planning
Category
Project
Home
4
Sustainability
Affordable Partner and Device Program
2024 Q3
Education
Digital Literacy Training Workshops
2024 Q1
Education
Digital Browsers
2024 Q1
Infrastructure
“Pilot Project” Internet Center for the La Perla Community
2024 Q1
Infrastructure
Multipurpose Training Center and Internet Centers
2024 Q2
Outreach
Workforce Development - BEAD
2024 Q2
Infrastructure
La Perla Center - Phase 2
2024 Q2
Infrastructure
Resilience Program: Building the Underground Pipeline System
2024 Q3
Infrastructure
Resiliency Program: Neutral Landing Stations for Operators
2023 Q3
Infrastructure
Resiliency Program: Neutral Landing Stations for Operators
2024 Q2
Business Intelligence
Evaluation of Telecommunication Poles
2024 Q1
Outreach
Cybersecurity Campaigns and Trainings
2024 Q2
Corte digital de la noticia en referencia

Governor Pierluisi announces access to $9.8 million to implement the Digital Equity Plan in Puerto Rico

The executive director of the Smart Island program, Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla, explained that “this grant will allow us to develop digital literacy programs for key industries such as health, education, agriculture and government.”
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Press Release

Governor Pierluisi announces access to $9.8 million to implement the Digital Equity Plan in Puerto Rico
November 18, 2024
The executive director of the Smart Island program, Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla, explained that “this grant will allow us to develop digital literacy programs for key industries such as health, education, agriculture and government.”
Puerto Rico Broadband Program invites organizations to participate in the BEAD Challenge to achieve digital equity on the Island
October 28, 2024
During the BEAD Challenge process, non-profit organizations, local and state governments and community anchor institutions (CAI) may participate. These entities will be able to report problems with connectivity and access to high speed internet.
Digital Inclusion Week 2024
October 8, 2024
With the theme “Together we are stronger: mobilizing towards sustainability”, the DIW highlights the power of collaboration to ensure the longevity of the digital equity movement. By fostering a strong digital inclusion ecosystem that connects digital inclusion initiatives in communities, long-term digital inclusion solutions are promoted throughout Puerto Rico.
Corte digital de la noticia en referencia

Governor Pierluisi announces access to $9.8 million to implement the Digital Equity Plan in Puerto Rico

The executive director of the Smart Island program, Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla, explained that “this grant will allow us to develop digital literacy programs for key industries such as health, education, agriculture and government.”
Leer la noticia...

Recent Request For Proposals (RFPs)

Infrastructure Supporting Public WiFi and Wireless Broadband Across Puerto Rico
Publication Date:
April 12, 2023
Closing Date:
June 30, 2023
Status:
Closed
The Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through its Broadband Program (BP), seeks qualified entities to deploy and operate public WiFi hotspots identified within municipalities (Grant Program). In addition to the required WiFi hotspots, Applicants can request funding to deploy additional infrastructure supporting fixed and mobile wireless broadband service throughout Puerto Rico. Supporting infrastructure will include but not be limited to smart poles, towers, aerial and buried fiber backhaul, microwave backhaul, and primary and backup power systems. The WiFi service within identified WiFi zones shall be offered to the public free of charge and Grant Program Recipients will be required to provide operations, maintenance and upgrades of the WiFi hotspots for at least ten years.
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Resilient Power and Hardening of Telecommunications Facilities Across Puerto Rico
Publication Date:
May 11, 2023
Closing Date:
June 2, 2023
Status:
Awarded
The Government of Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking responses from qualified vendors (Respondents) to design and implement resilient power systems and hardened infrastructure for telecommunications facilities in Puerto Rico. The Program’s goal is to facilitate reliable, resilient power and hardened infrastructure to key telecommunications facilities to minimize the loss of internet and telecommunications connectivity to Puerto Ricans. This is Phase I of this hardening and resilient power RFP and is intended for “shovel ready” projects that can be implemented rapidly. There will be subsequent phases of this initiative for projects not yet shovel ready. The OMB is administering $15 million in this initial round of funding to successful Respondents.
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Resilient Power and Hardening of Telecommunications Facilities Across Puerto Rico - Round 2
Publication Date:
November 22, 2023
Closing Date:
December 22, 2023
Status:
Closed
The Puerto Rico Broadband Program (“PRBP”) of the Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) was created pursuant to Executive Order No. EO-2022-040 (“Broadband Program Executive Order”)1, for the purposes set forth thereunder, including the coordination, authorization, and execution of the disbursement of local and federal funds allocated to Puerto Rico for broadband programs, among other things.
Read More
Corte digital de la noticia en referencia

Governor Pierluisi announces access to $9.8 million to implement the Digital Equity Plan in Puerto Rico

The executive director of the Smart Island program, Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla, explained that “this grant will allow us to develop digital literacy programs for key industries such as health, education, agriculture and government.”
Leer la noticia...

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

NOFA - Workforce Development
Publication Date:
October 17, 2024
Closing Date:
November 18, 2024
Status:
Closed
See Details
Corte digital de la noticia en referencia

Governor Pierluisi announces access to $9.8 million to implement the Digital Equity Plan in Puerto Rico

The executive director of the Smart Island program, Michelle Cabiya Zorrilla, explained that “this grant will allow us to develop digital literacy programs for key industries such as health, education, agriculture and government.”
Leer la noticia...

Recent Notices

Request For Quote (RFQ) for Professional Services for: Project Management Services
Publication Date:
November 15, 2024
Deadline:
December 2, 2024
Status
Closed
The Office of Management and Budget of Puerto Rico (PROMB) presents this invitation to submit quotes and proposals for a Project Management Services contract.
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Request for Quote(s) for Professional Services for: Advertising and Design Services
Publication Date:
May 9, 2024
Deadline:
May 22, 2024
Status
Closed
The Office of Management and Budget of Puerto Rico (PROMB) presents this invitation to submit quotes and informal proposals for an Advertising and Design Services Contract.
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Request for Quote(s) for Professional Services for: Media Monitoring, Press Management and Relations Services
Publication Date:
September 28, 2023
Deadline:
October 10, 2023
Status
Awarded
The Office of Management and Budget of Puerto Rico (PROMB), presents this invitation to submit quotes and informal proposals for a Media Monitoring, Press Management and Relations Services Contract.
Read Notice

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