Puerto Rico

The Federal Communications Commission has taken an additional step to provide emergency cellular service in Puerto Rico while the hurricane-ravaged communications infrastructure is repaired.

The FCC has responded swiftly to Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal of advancing funds to communications networks devastated by Hurricane Maria in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Puerto Rico is still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria as a report from the FCC reveals that as of Oct. 1 88.8 percent of cell site across the U.S. territory are down.

More than a month after Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made a two-day visit to the island to understand the recovery efforts still in progress.

More than a month after Hurricane Maria hit, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still feeling the effects on their broadcast and communication systems.

Antenna manufacturer is building 10 antennas for the island’s TV broadcasters facing an accelerated repack deadline