Cuban Actor Criticizes State Telecom Monopoly ETECSA Over Price Hikes
What happened
Ulises Toirac criticized ETECSA, the state monopoly on telecommunications, over poor service and price increases. He specifically addressed a regime official defending a 360 Cuban peso ceiling for mobile Internet. The report notes that ETECSA raised mobile Internet prices by 13 times in May 2025, boosting daily revenue from roughly $10,000 to $540,000.
From cubaheadlines.com
Why it matters
The criticism challenges the efficiency and economic control of the state monopoly ETECSA within Cuba. Toirac advocated that Internet access should be used for work and education, not just family communication. A market expert suggested that Starlink should consider entering the market represented by ETECSA in Cuba.
Ulises Toirac has publicly critiqued the Cuban government regarding its use of repressive tactics.
From cubaheadlines.com
Who's involved
- Ulises ToiracCuban actor who criticized ETECSA's service and pricing.
- ETECSAState-run telecommunications monopoly in Cuba.
- StarlinkSatellite internet provider suggested as a potential market alternative.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- StarlinkSpeculative
Starlink might see increased market demand for alternative internet providers in Cuba due to criticism of ETECSA's service.
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The entities involved
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Ulises Toirac
Cuban actor and film director
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ETECSA
Cuban telecommunication company