Para enmendar la Sección 3 de la R. del S. 179, que ordena a la Comisión de Ciencia, Tecnología e Inteligencia Artificial del Senado de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre el estado actual de la conectividad de Internet en Puerto Rico, con énfasis en las áreas rurales y remotas; examinar la inversión pública y privada realizada en infraestructura de telecomunicaciones hasta el año 2025; evaluar los planes gubernamentales y del sector privado para ampliar la cobertura y mejorar la calidad del servicio; y analizar la eficiencia y los resultados alcanzados hasta la fecha.

2025-2028 Session

The bill directs a Senate-backed, data-driven study of Puerto Rico’s Internet connectivity, focusing on rural gaps, investments through 2025, and effectiveness of past plans.

Texto de Aprobación Final en Senado

Summary of RS 507 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

RS 507 seeks to amend Section 3 of the Senate Resolution 179. The core aim is to mandate the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Puerto Rico’s Internet connectivity. The assessment focuses on rural and remote areas, and covers public and private investment in telecommunications infrastructure up to the year 2025. It also requires evaluation of government and private sector plans to expand coverage and improve service quality, as well as an analysis of efficiency and outcomes achieved to date.

Key provisions and changes

Amendment of Section 3 of Senate Resolution 179 to authorize and direct the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence to undertake a thorough study of Internet connectivity in Puerto Rico.

Scope of the study:

Current state of Internet connectivity, with emphasis on rural and remote regions.
Public and private investment in telecommunications infrastructure through 2025.
Government and private-sector plans to broaden coverage and raise service quality.
Effectiveness, efficiency, and results of past and ongoing connectivity initiatives.

Deliverables (implicit expectation): a comprehensive report detailing findings, benchmark metrics, gaps, and potentially recommendations (though specific deliverables are not enumerated in the summary provided).

Who and what is affected

Government body: Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence.

Geographic focus: Puerto Rico, with particular attention to rural and remote communities.

Stakeholders: public sector agencies involved in telecommunications, private telecommunications providers, and residents/beneficiaries of Internet services.

Policy implications: findings could influence future legislation, funding priorities, regulatory actions, and strategic plans to expand broadband access and improve service quality.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Radicado (filed) as of May 11, 2026.

The bill authorizes a formal, in-depth investigation by the specified Senate committee. While explicit deadlines are not stated in the summary, the call for a comprehensive assessment implies a structured reporting timeline, potentially including interim findings and a final report.

Potential impact and implications

If enacted, the bill would formalize a data-driven review of Puerto Rico’s broadband landscape, highlighting rural gaps and equity considerations.

Outcomes could inform funding decisions, public-private partnerships, and strategic initiatives to close the digital divide.

The emphasis on past and current investments enables evaluation of ROI and effectiveness, which may guide future infrastructure deployment priorities and performance metrics.

Note: The summary reflects the information provided. If the full text includes specific deliverables, reporting deadlines, or defined methodologies, those details would further refine understanding of the bill’s impact.