The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on March 24 the launch of the La Libertad Broadband Project, aiming to bring high-speed internet and digital services to more than 298,000 residents across 730 rural and hard-to-reach communities in the region.
The initiative is intended to improve access to essential public services by connecting a total of 959 institutions, including 744 schools, 185 health centers, and 30 police stations. The infrastructure is expected to enhance education, healthcare, and security services for local citizens.
As part of the project rollout, authorities have established 71 Digital Access Centers and provided free WiFi in 694 public squares. These measures are designed to promote digital literacy among residents by facilitating greater internet access throughout La Libertad.
A ceremony marking the start of operations was held in Puerto Morín, Virú province. During the event, officials demonstrated real-time connectivity between health facilities, public spaces, and digital centers. This demonstration highlighted how improved internet access can impact daily life for people living in these areas.
Minister of Transport and Communications Aldo Prieto Barrera said that extending connectivity goes beyond building infrastructure. “The deployment of these projects allows us to integrate the country, close gaps and provide thousands of Peruvians with access to education, health care and opportunities they did not have before,” Prieto Barrera said.
To implement this initiative, more than 1,453 kilometers of fiber optic cable were installed with an investment exceeding USD $128 million. The ministry stated that this new network not only addresses current connectivity needs but also lays a foundation for expanding telecommunications services in the future—supporting economic growth as well as digital inclusion for families across La Libertad.
