Obama Authorizes U.S. Telecom Opening with Cuba

President Barack Obama's new policy towards Cuba includes several telecom provisions. New.com reports via WhiteHouse.gov

Specifically, the President has directed the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce to:

-- Authorize U.S. telecommunications network providers to enter into agreements to establish fiber-optic cable and satellite telecommunications facilities linking the United States and Cuba.

-- License U.S. telecommunications service providers to enter into roaming service agreements with Cuba’s telecommunications service providers.

-- License U.S. satellite radio and satellite television service providers to engage in transactions necessary to provide services to customers in Cuba.

-- License persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction to activate and pay U.S. and third-country service providers for telecommunications, satellite radio and satellite television services provided to individuals in Cuba.

-- Authorize the donation of certain consumer telecommunication devices without a license.

-- Add certain humanitarian items to the list of items eligible for export through licensing exceptions.

Related:

-- In Cuba, Cellphone Calls Go Unanswered

-- US lifts Cuba mobile phone ban

-- Cuban phone company reports 7,400 new cell phone accounts

-- Cubans Snapping Up Cell Phones

-- Cuba lifts curbs on mobile phones

emily | 8:49 AM | News, Buzz |
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