Liberty Puerto Rico has announced a new partnership with Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN) to bring Edye, an award-winning preschool content platform, to its television customers. Starting this week, Liberty TV subscribers in Puerto Rico can add Edye to any television package for $2.99 per month, gaining access to a safe, ad-free Spanish-language ecosystem designed for children aged two to six. The service will be available as an à la carte option within Liberty's entertainment packages and can also be accessed through Liberty Go, the company's app for live TV on mobile devices and tablets. Additionally, users can enjoy the content via the Edye app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
This move is significant because it addresses a growing demand for trusted, educational content for young children in Spanish-speaking households. With Edye, families in Puerto Rico now have a curated library of over 2,500 episodes from more than 70 preschool series, featuring beloved characters such as Daniel Tiger, Pocoyo, Paw Patrol, and Molang. The platform also includes games and parent guides designed to extend learning beyond screen time, fostering conversations and family bonding. As Eric Turpin, General Manager of HITN, noted, "Puerto Rico has always been a core part of our audience, and this partnership lets us reach families wherever they are. Edye was created to give parents peace of mind and offer children content that supports their development."
For Liberty Puerto Rico, this addition reinforces its position as the island's leading provider of broadband, video, telephone, and wireless services. Quique Vivas, Chief Consumer Officer at Liberty, emphasized the company's commitment to offering families high-quality entertainment and education: "Adding Edye to our lineup is part of our commitment to bringing Puerto Rican families the best in entertainment and education, all in one place. Our customers are always looking for content they can trust for their little ones, and Edye is exactly that."
Edye is a premium content ecosystem that includes an SVOD platform, the pay-TV linear channel Edye-TV, programming blocks for broadcast television, and digital games and activities. It has been available in Spanish and Portuguese for over seven years across major digital platforms and devices, as well as through pay-TV, internet, and mobile operators in the United States and Latin America, including Brazil. This partnership with Liberty Puerto Rico marks a significant expansion of Edye's reach in the U.S. territory.
The availability of Edye on Liberty is particularly important for Puerto Rican families seeking high-quality Spanish-language content that supports early childhood development. In a media landscape often dominated by English-language programming, Edye offers a dedicated space for Spanish-speaking children to learn and grow. The platform's content is curated by experts in children's media, ensuring that every show, game, and guide aligns with developmental milestones. By providing a safe, ad-free environment, Edye gives parents confidence that their children are consuming content that is both entertaining and enriching.
Moreover, this partnership underscores the broader trend of media companies and telecom providers collaborating to deliver specialized content to niche audiences. As streaming services proliferate, the demand for culturally relevant and educational programming continues to rise. Liberty Puerto Rico's decision to integrate Edye into its offerings reflects a strategic move to differentiate its services and meet the evolving needs of its customer base. For HITN, the partnership extends its mission of providing educational and cultural programming to Hispanic families across the United States and Puerto Rico.
In a world where screen time is often a concern for parents, Edye aims to transform it into a positive experience. The platform is designed to spark curiosity and imagination, and its parent guides help caregivers understand the educational value of the content. By making Edye available to Liberty customers, both companies are taking a proactive step toward supporting early childhood education and family engagement. As the service rolls out, it will be interesting to see how Puerto Rican families embrace this new offering and how it impacts the broader landscape of children's media in the region.
