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Forum to address broadband connectivity for small island states in the CaribbeanPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A major initiative taken by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) in conjunction with the government of Trinidad and Tobago is to address the requirement for national broadband connectivity for small island states throughout the Caribbean.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Nov-2008 01:00
New multi-million dollar Caribbean fibre network under construction
ORLANDO, USA: Triton Telecom is building a fibre network across the Caribbean from Florida to Puerto Rico and then to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. It is the first in its region to use submarine cable based on a native 10G system and supporting up to 40G per channel.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 21-Oct-2008 02:00
Commentary: Solution for small markets can reduce electricity prices
Demonstrations of Caribbean people who can’t afford electricity anymore are a sign on the wall that the price of electricity is becoming a serious concern. On the other hand, the Caribbean enjoys a very favourable wind regime. The author installed the first utility-grade windmill in Caricom in GrenadaSource : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Oct-2008 02:00
Digicel teams up with Western Union to expand Diaspora programme in US
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Caribbean telecommunications operator Digicel on Tuesday announced it has teamed with Western Union, a leader in global money transfer, further expanding its Diaspora programme in the US. The Western Union network will offer great convenience to the Caribbean Diaspora.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 13-Sep-2008 02:00
Jamaica signs MoU with India for ICT centre
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Kenneth Baugh and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, Mohinder Grover, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in Jamaica.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 05-Sep-2008 02:00
Cable & Wireless to roll out BlackBerry Bold across the Caribbean
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Cable & Wireless Caribbean and Research In Motion (RIM) on Thursday announced that the feature-rich BlackBerry Bold smartphone will be available in C&W’s markets across the region from Friday September 5, before it becomes available in the USA.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 05-Sep-2008 02:00
Digicel to introduce top of the line Blackberry to Caribbean customers
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Digicel and Research In Motion on Wednesday announced the addition of the BlackBerry Bold Smartphone to its range of handsets. The BlackBerry Bold is the first BlackBerry to support tri-band high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 04-Sep-2008 02:00
New Internet, data plans for One Caribbean mobile customers
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: As part of Cable & Wireless’ One Caribbean initiative, mobile customers can now surf the web longer, download more information, music and movies for less with the introduction of simplified “Mobile Internet Data” plans, including a new unlimited plan.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 19-Aug-2008 02:00
Digicel gears up for 2008 Caribbean hurricane season
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Caribbean telecommunications company Digicel has announced that it has enhanced its 2008 hurricane preparedness programme to ensure customers and employees are equipped to weather this year's hurricane season, which officially began in June and typically lasts through November 30
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 10-Jun-2008 02:00
Investment enhances telephone system in central Cuba
CIENFUEGOS, Cuba (ACN): The investment programme undertaken by the Cuban Telephone Enterprise (ETECSA) to improve telecommunications in the country will have a significant impact in the south-central province of Cienfuegos, whose project has been valued at more than 250,000 dollars.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 08-Apr-2008 08:00
WiMAX network to be deployed throughout Caribbean
LAS VEGAS, USA: Alvarion Ltd. a leading provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, has announced the signing of a master supply agreement with Digicel Group to deploy a WiMAX network throughout the Caribbean region in a major initiative over the next few years.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Apr-2008 08:00
Positive outlook forecast for Caribbean network capacity
ST MICHAEL, Barbados: On the first day of “Capacity Caribbean 2008” hosted by Capacity Magazine, Julian Rawle, Managing Partner at Pioneer Consulting presented the company’s forecast of demand for network capacity in the Caribbean for the next five years.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 15-Feb-2008 08:00
Rich-poor 'digital divide' still broad, says UNCTAD
LONDON, UK (Reuters): The digital divide between rich and poor countries is narrowing as mobile phones and Internet use become more available, but the developing world still lags far behind, a United Nations report said on Wednesday. The report said mobile phones were the main communication tool.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 07-Feb-2008 08:00
Capacity Magazine to hold its second Caribbean telecommunications conference in Barbados
LONDON, England: Capacity magazine will hold its 2nd annual Capacity Caribbean 2008 conference on 11 and 12 February 2008 in Barbados. This event will provide a forum for senior executives from local, regional and international operators to come together, and make new business connections.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 29-Nov-2007 08:00
Caribbean governments urged to get serious about ICT
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Caribbean governments, including Trinidad and Tobago, are said to be in a poor state of development when it comes to Information Communications Technology (ICT). There is now a call for governments in the region to fast track their ICT capabilities.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 10-Sep-2007 08:00
Cable & Wireless sued by Caribbean telecoms company Digicel
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): Cable & Wireless Plc, the UK's second-biggest phone company, is being sued by Digicel Group Ltd., a Caribbean and Central American telecommunications operator owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien. Cable & Wireless said it will "vigorously" defend itself."
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 20-Jul-2007 08:00