Connected Homes Program is a joined initiative among different state institutions, including the Vice Presidency, the Rector and Regulator for Telecommunication, implemented by telecommunication companies and supported by NGOs and other institutions. It is one of the wider private-public initiatives in Costa Rica. Being part of “Bridge to Development Strategy”, the main goal is to combat poverty, inequity, and promote job creation and economic growth through increasing access to information technology in vulnerable groups. The objective is to provide up to 80% of subsidy for computer and broadband to almost 150,000 low income families, around 15% of Costa Rica homes.

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