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Digicel To Launch Fibre Internet & TV Service
Digicel said they will be completing the rollout of the country’s first Fibre-to-the-Home [FTTH] network this year, and will “use the technology to deploy the most advanced Fibre TV and Internet service.” “Our technology will be a game-changer as it will finally deliver the much-awaited true fibre experience that customers want,” declared... Read more of this article
Digicel Launches Island-Wide LTE Service
Digicel said that today [May 25] they officially switched on their ”LTE network delivering a world of innovation and superfast data speeds to its customers, just in time to stage the world’s most famous sailing event, the America’s Cup.” “LTE brings a whole new experience to our customers. High quality video calling and streaming... Read more of this article
Digicel Updates On Network Upgrade Progress
As part of its ongoing $60 million investment in Bermuda’s telecommunications infrastructure, Digicel today provided a progress update on two of its major infrastructure and technology projects. “In recent weeks, Digicel has been upgrading its network in order to provide superfast island-wide LTE data. Works are on schedule and, with 90% of... Read more of this article
Digicel Completing LTE Network Deployment
Digicel announced it will complete the final phases of its major mobile network upgrade during April and May 2017, and said the “final phase of network deployment and testing will see limited periods and locations experiencing some disruption to existing services.” “The culmination of the multi-million-dollar investment program will... Read more of this article
Phone, Data, Internet Capacity Increased For AC
“Local telecommunications companies are geared up for America’s Cup by increasing Bermuda’s mobile phone, data and internet capacity and all providers are confident that Bermuda’s telecommunications services will be robust and will exceed consumer demand,” the ACBDA said. “It is anticipated that spectators, race participants,... Read more of this article
One: FibreWire Internet To Offer Up To 200Mbps
“Internet speeds of up to 200Mbps are what residents of Bermuda can anticipate once the hundreds of miles of fibre optic cabling and new network gear have been installed,” One Communications said today. The company said they are “ahead of schedule in its work installing FibreWire with the project now slated for completion Island-wide... Read more of this article
Bluewave: New Internet Service To Launch
Telecommunications Network Ltd [East End Telecom] today announced that it will become the island’s newest internet service provider [ISP] via its new company, Bluewave Bermuda, saying that Bluewave Internet “will provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to residents and businesses in Bermuda.” Chief Executive Officer Nick... Read more of this article
Safer Internet Day To Be Held On February 22
The third annual Safer Internet Day will be hosted by the Department of E-Commerce at Cathedral Hall on Church Street on Wednesday, February 22, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. The free event is sponsored by Clarien Bank, and is specifically geared towards the island’s seniors; the aim of Safer Internet Day is “to advise of the many ways to stay safe... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority Approves FibreWire Trial
The Regulatory Authority has given approval for One Communications to immediately commence a technical trial of its FibreWire broadband services to a small sample of its current customer base. “The Authority has specified various parameters for the trial to ensure it is consistent with various regulations, as well as the Authority’s remit to... Read more of this article
50mbps Download Speed Target For Consultation
Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons has written to the Regulatory Authority to request they “provide assistance in formulating and potentially implementing a universal broadband service obligation,” with a 50mbps broadband download speed cited as the “target for consultation.” The letter, dated February 10th,... Read more of this article
‘Safer Internet Day’ Event On February 22
A free event will be held to mark ‘Safer Internet Day,’ with a seminar set to offer information on how to stay safe online, sponsored by Clarien and hosted by the Department of E-Commerce. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 22 from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Cathedral Hall on Church Street, promising to teach those in attendance “how... Read more of this article
’95% Of Clients With Active Domain Back Online’
The Registrar General’s office has been responding to clients whose domain services were interrupted, have 95% of clients with an active domain name back online and “once all domains are properly registered, it is expected that the automatic email notifications will provide all domain registrants with adequate notice to submit their payments... Read more of this article
Titan Express Offers Minibuses With Free WiFi
Bermuda minibus group tour and transportation company Titan Express Ltd offers locals and visitors alike the ability to explore the island with a number of amenities to be found aboard, including free WiFi and audio and video capability. The company offers five buses, with four seating 24 people and one seating 20 people. A spokesperson said, “Titan... Read more of this article
BTC Launch ‘Money Back’ Internet Promise
BTC is offering a new “Always On” service promise for residential customers using its Complete Home Internet services, in which the company promises to reimburse a full month service fee if a customer loses internet service for a day due to a BTC issue. BTC CEO Robin Seale says, “We have invested significantly in the BTC network over the last... Read more of this article
One: Possible Intermittent Service On Saturday
One Communications — the newly branded company formed by the merger of Logic and CellOne — have advised that intermittent cable and internet connectivity may be experienced in areas between Somerset Bridge and Dockyard on Saturday [Nov 5] due to scheduled work The company said, “One Communications would like to advise of scheduled... Read more of this article
Logic, CellOne Combine: ‘One Communications’
CellOne and Logic have today revealed the unified brand that will represent the two companies – One Communications. “The name marks an exciting new beginning, as millions of dollars will be invested in hundreds of miles of super-fast fibre optic cabling across the Island, a much improved TV experience and increased staffing and training... Read more of this article
