Obama Says Google Will Offer Internet Service in Cuba

Obama Says Google Will Offer Internet Service in Cuba

Speaking to a group of reporters while touring Havana yesterday, Obama indicated that Google will be offering wi-fi service in Cuba. Obama said, “one of the things that we’ll be announcing here is that Google has a deal to start setting up more wi-fi and broadband access on the island.” In January, Cuba’s state telecommunications … Read more

Cuba Announces Residential Internet Service Pilot

Cuba Announces Residential Internet Service Pilot

According to an announcement made on Sunday by ETECSA, Cuba’s state telecommunications company, a pilot project to bring broadband internet into Cuban homes is moving forward. The announcement was made by Odalys Rodríguez del Toro, ETECSA’s director for Havana. Del Toro also stated that three parks will receive new WiFi service including the Castillito and … Read more

Havana Celebrates First Public WIFI Access

Havana Celebrates First Public WIFI Access

By Cuba Journal Staff When the state telecom monopoly Etecsa announced in June that it would open numerous WiFi hotspots around the island, Cubans understandably doubted the service. Today, in the center of one of Havana’s busiest streets, Cubans are enjoying the new freedom.  Users with an established account with with Etecsa can use the … Read more