Dear Libtech, In case this was lost in the news of rapprochement with Cuba, a central aspect of the new policy includes new authorizations on the export of information technology and connectivity. There is no clear guidance or legal framework as of yet, but these should be forthcoming in the next few weeks.
Cordially, Collin *Initiating new efforts to increase Cubans’ access to communications and their ability to communicate freely-* - Cuba has an internet penetration of about five percent—one of the lowest rates in the world. The cost of telecommunications in Cuba is exorbitantly high, while the services offered are extremely limited. - The commercial export of certain items that will contribute to the ability of the Cuban people to communicate with people in the United States and the rest of the world will be authorized. This will include the commercial sale of certain consumer communications devices, related software, applications, hardware, and services, and items for the establishment and update of communications-related systems. - Telecommunications providers will be allowed to establish the necessary mechanisms, including infrastructure, in Cuba to provide commercial telecommunications and internet services, which will improve telecommunications between the United States and Cuba. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/12/17/fact-sheet-charting-new-course-cuba -- *Collin David Anderson* averysmallbird.com | @cda | Washington, D.C.
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