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RA Seek Feedback: Electronic Communications
The moratorium on issuing new Integrated Communications Operating Licences [ICOLs] could be reviewed; new regulations put in place to protect the Island’s internet network if an undersea cable is damaged; and, consumers could be given compensation for outages or failures in service. Those are just some of the topics being examined in a new wave of... Read more of this article
Minister Wayne Caines On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spoke about the recently held Safer Internet Day in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9], saying that the day “encourages our seniors to navigate this digital world while practicing cyber safety in their interactions.” Minister Caines said, “On Tuesday of this week, 80 people gathered to learn,... Read more of this article
Globenet Network Issue Causes TBi Disruption
Yesterday [Jan 3], TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] customers experienced a service disruption due to their “off-island partner Globenet experiencing network issues,” and TBi has apologized to customers, and said will be offering a refund for the downtime. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, TBi customers experienced a disruption... Read more of this article
Students To Assist Seniors On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines highlighted the upcoming Safer Internet Day for Seniors which will be held on Tuesday [Feb 6], and will see high school students on hand to assist seniors with any questions they have about their devices and technology at an event at Cathedral Hall. In highlighting the event earlier today, the Minister —... Read more of this article
‘Safer Internet Day For Seniors’ Event On Feb 6
The “2018 Safer Internet Day for Seniors” free event will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 10.00am to 2.30pm at Cathedral Hall on Church Street. A spokesperson said, “The aim of the free yearly event is to provide the Island’s seniors with the opportunity to learn the different ways to use technology to their advantage and how to navigate... Read more of this article
Horizon ICO Launch Moved To February
Horizon Communications — which aims to launch wireless internet service in Bermuda — has pushed their ICO launch date to February, saying they are “working on improving our website and materials, as well as also marketing throughout the cryptocurrency community.” Describing itself as the “world’s first telecommunication company... Read more of this article
“ONE Fiber Cut Causes TBi Outage” Today
“An issue with ONE Communications’ fiber resulted in an outage for TBi customers” earlier today [Jan 20] according to a TBi spokesperson. The spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:15 a.m. today, an issue with ONE Communications’ fiber resulted in an outage for TBi customers. An investigation by TBi engineers revealed the cause... Read more of this article
Bluewave Partners With Mimosa Networks
Mimosa Networks announced that Bluewave has selected Mimosa as its fixed wireless technology partner. “Seeking to revolutionize the local market with a truly convergent network, Bluewave is providing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet, video and voice to its local business and residential subscribers. Bluewave is owned by East End Telecom,... Read more of this article
Horizon Plans To Offer Internet Service After ICO
Horizon Communications will be offering a cryptocurrency ICO, with an aim to launch fixed wireless internet service in Bermuda in June 2018, with the company describing itself as the “world’s First Telecommunication Company powered by the Ethereum Blockchain.” Horizon Aims To Launch High Speed Internet The company said, “Horizon... Read more of this article
One Internet Service Now “Fully Operational”
One Communications said their internet service is “once again fully operational” explaining that the “intermittent degradation of speeds that began on the afternoon of Sunday, December 31st was a result of severe freezing weather conditions which damaged fibre cabling on the East Coast of the US.” CEO Frank Amaral said, “At... Read more of this article
Digicel Unveils ‘Fibre Section’ In Hamilton Store
Following the launch of Digicel’s Fibre to the Home network the company has unveiled a new Fibre section in its Church Street store. The new ‘Entertainment Zone’ features four flat screen TVs and comfortable seating where the company said “customers can experience first-hand the better picture quality that 100% fibre brings. ” A range... Read more of this article
Digicel Launches Fibre Internet & TV Services
Digicel has launched their new fibre service, offering customers the ability to bundle internet, TV and voice services. “We’ve brought a world-class fibre service to Bermuda that will finally deliver the much-awaited true fibre experience customers have been waiting for,” announced Paul Stafford, CEO of Digicel Bermuda & BTC. “Think of... Read more of this article
Customers Automatically Upgraded To FibreWire
One Communications today announced that “all of its Standard Internet customers have been automatically upgraded to the company’s new high-speed FibreWire Internet plans.” “The free upgrade, involving no service call to the home for the majority of customers, has boosted internet speeds up to 200Mbps, an increase by as much as 700%... Read more of this article
Digicel: ‘Next Generation Internet Technology’
Digicel’s fibre internet will be rolled out in Bermuda in the coming weeks, offering “the fastest and most reliable way to access the internet.” A spokesperson said, “The need for amazing connectivity has never been stronger, with the need to grow minds and businesses. Now that’s made possible thanks to Digicel’s fibre internet... Read more of this article
Link Bermuda Service Restored After Issue
At 6.50am this morning, some Link Bermuda customers experienced a service interruption that affected local voice and data service, and the technical team worked to resolve the issue, and all connectivity was restored by 3.59pm. The company said, “At 6.50am this morning, some Link Bermuda customers experienced a service interruption that affected... Read more of this article
40% Have Access To One’s FibreWire Internet
One Communications stated today [Aug 21] that almost 40% of households on the Island now have access to high speed FibreWire Internet, saying they have “been busy with teams working around the clock to construct Bermuda’s first fibre-optic based network.” “The first half of 2017 has seen tremendous progress with the rollout of the new... Read more of this article
