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Bermuda Joins Safer Internet Day Celebration
Bermuda and the United States for the first time today [Feb 10] joined the European Union [EU] in celebrating Safer Internet Day, with Bermuda organisers happy enough with the local response that they have already indicated that they plan to make the event an annual one. The EU celebrated its sixth annual Safer Internet Day as lawmakers and companies... Read more of this article
CableVision Look Forward To Added Competition
Following the news that Digicel intends to acquire BTC, Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said that “Bermuda CableVision looks forward to additional competition in the market, which challenges us to perform at our optimum.” Last week Digicel confirmed they have “finalised an agreement whereby Digicel intends to acquire BTC,” saying... Read more of this article
Digicel Confirms They “Intend To Acquire” BTC
Digicel has confirmed they have “finalised an agreement whereby Digicel intends to acquire BTC,” saying they believe that “BTC’s fixed voice and internet services will complement Digicel’s mobile offerings allowing Digicel to bring better services and value to consumers.” A statement from Digicel said, “As a complete... Read more of this article
CableVision Broadband Internet Giveaway Promo
Bermuda CableVision today[Jan 6] announced a Broadband Internet Giveaway promotion, saying they will “provide one month free 50 Meg MERGE internet service to four internet customers. In addition, one ‘Super Lucky’ MERGE customer will have their current service upgraded automatically to 100 Mbps – the fastest residential speed in Bermuda.” The... Read more of this article
CableVision: 93% Of Video, 85% Of Internet
“As of today, 93 per cent of our video subscribers and 85 per cent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 28]. Mr. Roberson added, “Our crews are still working across the island, aside from St. George’s and St. David’s where work has been completed. “Tomorrow, we will... Read more of this article
CableVision: 90% Of Video, 83% Of Internet
“After continuing our work through the weekend, we now have 90 per cent of our video subscribers and 83 per cent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 27]. Mr. Roberson added, “Tomorrow, our crews will continue to work in St. David’s, the Hamilton Parish area from Winton Hill... Read more of this article
CableVision: 80% Of Video, 71% Of Internet
“This week, CableVision crews have worked in various areas across the island to restore service to our customers. As of today, 80 per cent of our video subscribers and 71 percent of our internet subscribers are back online,” Bermuda CableVision CEO Terry Roberson said today [Oct 24]. Mr. Roberson added, “Over the weekend, our crews will work... Read more of this article
Logic’s System Fully Restored After Gonzalo
Logic Communications said that as of 2:20pm today [Oct 23] all internet service including those affected by Hurricane Gonzalo, have been fully restored. “Logic would like to remind the public that service to customers is dependent on their access provider’s [CableVision or BTC] service and the restoration of power to their homes,” the... Read more of this article
Logic: “Core Network Remained Operational”
Logic Communications Ltd. said that their core network remained operational throughout Hurricane Gonzalo with no loss of service for wired Internet service customers. “Although Logic’s Internet service remains operational, service to customers is dependent on their access provider’s [CableVision or BTC] service and the restoration of power... Read more of this article
CableVision: Suffered Damage, 5 Crews Working
[Updated] Bermuda CableVision has confirmed they sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Gonzalo, and said they have five teams working across the island on the restoration process. CEO Terry Roberson said, “We have now completed an assessment of our plant and, unfortunately, in some areas we sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Gonzalo. “In... Read more of this article
TBI Offers Public WiFiZone Hotspots For Free
TBI is stepping up to assist during this post-hurricane time, opening up all their WiFiZone Hotspots to the public – for free — for the next few days. The company has over 30 hotspots from east to west including Town Square, Destination St. George’s [Visitors Center], Pennos Wharf, Police Officers Recreation Club, Strykz Bowling Lounge,... Read more of this article
ADI Report: Chrome Edges Out IE In Popularity
Google Chrome has edged out Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as the most popular browser, according to the latest report from Adobe Digital Report [ADI]. According to ADI’s latest analysis, Google now commands a 31.8% market share, while Internet Explorer sits at 30.9% [down by 6%] while Apple’s Safari is the third most popular browser with a... Read more of this article
RA Decision: Digicel Promotion “Not Predatory”
The final decision released by the Regulatory Authority [RA] following the Logic and Digicel dispute over Digicel’s latest offer said, “Based on the RA’s investigation, the cost analysis, the RA finds that Digicel’s free Internet promotion is not predatory in nature.” On 23 January 2014, Digicel Bermuda announced an Internet service... Read more of this article
TBi Offers Free WiFiZone With Internet Access
TeleBermuda International [TBi] is currently offering free access to its nearly island-wide WiFiZone with the purchase of residential internet services, with dozens of hotspots presently available from Somerset to St George’s. The TBi WiFi network was deployed due to the increasing demand for an alternative to traditional internet connectivity.... Read more of this article
Digicel CEO Responds To Logic Complaint
Digicel CEO Wayne Caines has responded to reports that Logic has filed a complaint with Bermuda Regulatory Authority [RA] regarding their ‘Free Internet Promotion,” saying their “competitors are free to make a similar offer available.” Mr. Caines said, “I wish to respond to the recent news broadcast which reported that... Read more of this article
Digicel Offers Free Internet Access For One Year
Digicel launched a new promotion today [Jan 23] by advising customers to “kiss their Internet bills goodbye” and receive 12 months of free Digicel Internet for their homes. A statement from the Company said, “Any new or existing Digicel Postpaid customer who signs up for a new mobile voice and/or data plan, or extends their existing mobile... Read more of this article
