The Universal Service Fund (USF) is ramping up the delivery of community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa. The announcement was made during a Hurricane Melissa press briefing at Jamaica House, where Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, emphasized the Government’s coordinated push to restore communications across the most impacted communities.
As part of this national response, the USF has been rolling out satellite-powered Starlink Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile connectivity stations, and other emergency ICT interventions to bring internet access back to communities where traditional networks remain offline. These solutions allow residents to access emergency updates, reach loved ones, request assistance, complete essential online transactions, and reconnect with critical services during the recovery period.
USF teams continue to work restore digital access as quickly as possible. These connectivity solutions are central to ensure communications resilience, especially in communities that remain cut off due to storm-related damage.
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As Jamaica rebuilds after Hurricane Melissa, the USF remains unwavering in its mission to provide Connectivity for All. Through the rapid deployment of resilient satellite-powered technologies and the restoration of community Wi-Fi access islandwide, the Fund is helping ensure that no community, no matter how remote, is left without a vital digital lifeline. These interventions are reconnecting families, restoring stability, and strengthening Jamaica’s path to recovery and resilience.
As Jamaica rebuilds after Hurricane Melissa, the USF remains unwavering in its mission to provide Connectivity for All. Through the rapid deployment of resilient satellite-powered technologies and the restoration of community Wi-Fi access islandwide, the Fund is helping ensure that no community—no matter how remote—is left without a vital digital lifeline. These interventions are reconnecting families, restoring stability, and strengthening Jamaica’s path to recovery and resilience.