Jamaica Public Wi-Fi Restoration Delayed Due to Contractor Shortages
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What happened
The Universal Service Fund in Jamaica has not met its target to restore all free public Wi-Fi sites damaged by Hurricane Melissa within one year. Chief Executive Officer Charlton McFarlane stated that the delay is due to a limited network of specialized suppliers and contractors. As of the end of September, the USF had restored over 80 percent of the sites at a cost of $801 million, against an allocated budget of $863 million.
From jamaicaobserver.com
Why it matters
The inability to complete infrastructure restoration on schedule impacts the timeline for public service recovery in Jamaica. The delay is attributed to the highly specialized nature of the required construction work and capacity issues among available contractors.
From jamaicaobserver.com