SES Networks will augment
ETECSA's existing terrestrial infrastructure with its high-performance fibre-like medium earth orbit (MEO) capacity and improve connectivity for end-customers of the Cuban operator.
Segun los directivos y funcionarios de
ETECSA "diariamente docientos mil internautas acceden como promedio a los servicios de conectividad inalambrica de las zonas WiFi, sobre todo en el horario comprendido entre las 8.00 y las 10.00 pm., la franja temporal mas activa en ese sentido" (Rubio, 2016).
Javier Villarino, Huawei's head of sales in Cuba, told reporters that the deal with
Etecsa would allow Huawei to sell their phones, distribute spare parts and accessaries, and train repair staff.
But the service is through third companies, not directly through
Etecsa.
The delegation held meetings with members of the Cuban government,
ETECSA, and independent Cuban bloggers.
The state telecommunications monopoly,
ETECSA, also blocks access to dozens of websites considered hostile, including Cubanet and 14ymedio, the digital newspaper launched in June by Havana blogger Yoani Sanchez.
Officials told reporters that state telecom
Etecsa had not provided the data to any international operator or entity, and that the information was obtained illegally.