Obama to let US telecoms bid for Cuba licenses-official
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will allow U.S. telecommunications companies to apply for licenses in Cuba, under a policy shift to be unveiled later on Monday, a U.S. official said.
The easing of a longstanding commercial restriction will be part of Obama's announcement that he is lifting some U.S. limits to allow Cuban Americans to travel more freely to the communist-ruled island and increase financial help to family members.
(Editing by Sandra Maler)
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