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High-speed
Internet

Your opinion counts!

Many localities lack access to high-speed Internet in their homes, and this problem is compounded by lack of affordability and poor digital literacy. The gap between those who have an Internet connection and those who don't is obvious.

The Puerto Rico Broadband Program (PRBP) was created in response to these demands, with a focus on developing a broadband infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable and equally distributed.

Our goal is to ensure that all residents of Puerto Rico, regardless of their origin or location, have access to the resources and opportunities necessary to thrive in the digital age and fully participate in modern society.

We value your comments, as they will be taken into account when updating this plan, in order to ensure that it adequately reflects the direction desired by all citizens of Puerto Rico.

The deadline for receiving comments will close on Sunday, December 10, 2023; however, you can still submit your comments after the date if you wish.

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Adjuntas
Aguada
Aguadilla
Aguas Buenas
Aibonito
Arecibo
Arroyo
Añasco
Barceloneta
Barranquitas
Bayamón
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Yauco
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction & Vision for Digital Equity
3. Current State of Digital Equity- Barriers & Assets
4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
5. Implementation Plan
6. Conclusion
7. Appendix
2.1 Vision
2.2 Alignment with Existing Efforts to Improve Outcomes_
2.2.1 Policy Priorities
2.2.2 Alignment with Existing Municipal or Regional Digital Equity Plans
2.2.3 Coordinating Digital Equity and Other Broadband Funding
2.3 Goals, Strategies and KPIs
3.1 Asset Inventory
3.1.1 Federal Assets
3.1.2 Digital Equity Assets by Covered Population
3.1.3 Existing Digital Equity Plans
3.1.4 Broadband Adoption
3.1.5 Broadband Affordability
3.2 Needs Assessment
3.3 Covered Population Needs Assessment
3.3.1 Individuals with Disabilities
3.3.2 Aging Persons (60+)
3.3.3 English as a Second Language
3.3.4 Veterans
3.3.5 Incarcerated Individuals
3.3.6 Racial and Ethnic Minorities
3.3.7 Rural
4.1 Coordination and Outreach Strategy for Plan Development
4.1.1 Key Collaborators
4.1.2 Outreach Activities
4.2 Ongoing Engagement Strategy
5.1 Implementation Strategies and Key Activities
5.1.1 Multiservice and Internet Community Centers
5.1.2 Digital Navigators and Technical Assistance Advisors
5.1.3 Device and Service Subsidies
5.1.4 Additional Support Activities
5.2 Evaluation and Sustainability Measures
5.3 Estimated Timeline for Implementation
1. Executive Summary
2. Existing Broadband Funding
3. Unserved and Underserved Locations
4. Community Anchor Institutions
5. Challenge Process
6. Appendix
Appendix A: Conduit System Subgrantee Selection Rubric
Introduction
Req 01. Objectives
Req 02. Local and Regional Broadband Planning Process
Req 04. Local Coordination
Req 08. Deployment Subgrantee Selection
Req 09. Non-Deployment Subgrantee Selection
Req 10. Eligible Entity Implementation Activities
Req 11. Labor Standards and Protection
Req 12. Workforces Readiness
Req 13. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) / Labor Surplus Area Firms Inclusion
Req. 14. Cost and Barrier Reduction
Req. 15. Climate Assessment
Req. 16. Low-Cost Broadband Service Option
Req. 17. Use of 20 Percent of Funding
Req. 18. Eligible Entity Regulatory Approach
Req. 19. Certification of Compliance with BEAD Requirements
Req. 20. Middle Class Affordability Plans
Volume 2 Public Comment