Liberty Communications, Puerto Rico Telephone Win Stage 2 Awards

The FCC Wireline Bureau said Monday two winning applicants in Puerto Rico are eligible for high-cost support, worth $127.1 million over 10 years, under Stage 2 of the Uniendo program. Liberty Communications committed to offering service to more than 914,000 locations for $71.54 million in support. Puerto Rico Telephone Co. committed to more than 308,000 for $55.56 million. “The Fund will bring modern, resilient broadband service of at least 100 Mbps to every location in Puerto Rico,” said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The two must file additional supporting information, due Nov. 17. All 78 muncipios are covered with fixed broadband service with speeds of at least 100 Mbps, the FCC said.