Can The US Restore Internet To Cuba? By Rob Lever
07/16/21 AT 10:27 PM
President Joe Biden s suggestion that Washington bring full internet access to Cuba following government restrictions could break new ground on digital rights but face major technical and geopolitical hurdles.
Biden s statement followed calls by Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who said the US should look at satellites, balloons and offshore hotspots to deliver unfiltered connectivity to Cuba. They ve cut off access to the internet. We re considering whether we have the technological ability to reinstate that access, Biden told reporters Thursday.
Human rights activists have welcomed the idea of giving Cubans an unrestricted internet after the regime cut off many apps and services as it faces down its biggest protests in memory.
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