US EditionCuba's Internet Dilemma: Balancing Costs Amid Crisis
- Cuba's government announced a concession offering students discounted mobile internet data after ETECSA raised prices in 2025.
- The concession followed widespread public outrage against the price hike amid an economic downturn and scarce resources for most Cubans.
- The updated plan offers students an additional 6 gigabytes of data at a significantly reduced price, while regular packages continue to be unaffordable for many.
- ETECSA is the state-run telecom firm operating one of the world's slowest infrastructures, with citizens voicing concerns about affordability and access.
- This concession highlights the government's challenge in balancing telecommunications access with economic realities amid broader public discontent.
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Cuba's Internet Dilemma: Balancing Costs Amid Crisis
Cuba faces backlash over increased mobile internet data prices, prompting ETECSA to offer students additional data at reduced rates. This move highlights the broader issue of accessibility during Cuba's economic crisis, as many citizens struggle to afford data packages amidst inflation and slow internet speeds.
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