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ETECSA Holguin Receives National Vanguard Award

In a context marked by the national energy crisis and the recovery from extreme weather events. The staff of ETECSA‘s Holguin Territorial Division received high national recognition. This was confirmed by Luis Arnolis Reyes Ramírez. The entity’s Territorial Director in the province, who gave an exclusive interview to Radio Angulo. Highlighting the effort and unity of the sector’s workers in 2025.

Furthermore, the director emphasized that the National Vanguard award instills a renewed spirit. In the lead-up to the celebration of International Workers’ Day. “Receiving this recognition truly fills us with pride, because we will face May Day. With more energy, more vibrancy, and greater participation from our workers,” Reyes Ramírez stated.

The director described 2025 as a period of great complexity. In this regard, he detailed how the workforce had to face investment tasks not initially foreseen. One of the most significant milestones was the response to the passage of a devastating cyclone through the eastern region.

“In record time, we were able to recover, a feat recognized by the country’s leadership and the local government.” Emphasized the Regional Director, highlighting that despite the severe damage in several municipalities. The organization and unity of the union allowed for the restoration of vital services.

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National Vanguard Flag awarded to Etecsa in Holguin
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Additionally, the worsening situation of the National Electric System (SEN) posed a major challenge. Reyes Ramírez explained that the task of installing generators at the radio base stations. To guarantee connectivity for the population was completed in record time. This allowed for a good distribution of telephone traffic in the first few days. Although the current state of the SEN affects the results of this work, “the technological and human effort has already been made,” he clarified.

Despite this complex scenario, the ETECSA Holguin Territorial Division managed to close the year with favorable economic and financial indicators. Furthermore, a comprehensive technological maintenance plan was implemented. Including the installation and upgrade of radio base stations. Improving the quality and capacity of the 4G network throughout the Holguin province.

Regarding future projections, the Territorial Director indicated that 2026 will be equally busy in terms of investments. ETECSA Holguin is already engaged in the installation of new solar panels. As part of the national energy sovereignty strategy. Furthermore, a surge in new radio base stations and the modernization of existing ones is on the horizon to continue improving service quality for users.

Finally, Reyes Ramírez emphasized the company’s social and educational work. Particularly the priority given to university students in the region who visit the commercial offices. “We tell the Party and the Union that they can count on the ETECSA workers of Holguin for any task assigned to us,” he concluded, reaffirming the communications sector’s commitment to the socioeconomic development of the province and the country.

By: Daimy Peña Guillén