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BTC Reports Minimal Damage Following Joaquin
BTC have reported minimal disruption to service following Hurricane Joaquin with only isolated issues caused by damage to some overhead cables. A spokesperson said, “Like sister company Digicel, BTC is expecting full service recovery to normal levels today [Oct 5]. “BTC’s care experts at St. John’s call center have received few calls... Read more of this article
BTC Launches Complete Home Internet Service
Bermuda Telephone Company – which was recently acquired by Digicel — announced the launch of Complete Home Internet, including end-to-end connectivity with internet service provision [ISP] to complement existing access and phone services. “With 127 years of expertise and 148 Bermudian employees, BTC is trusted by thousands of customers... Read more of this article
Digicel Bermuda Completes Acquisition Of BTC
Digicel Bermuda today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC]. Digicel Bermuda CEO, Robin Seale, said, “This is an exciting time for Digicel Bermuda and BTC as together we are better positioned to serve our customers across Bermuda.” “With the acquisition now complete, we are even further committed to... Read more of this article
RA Grants Approval: Digicel’s Purchase Of BTC
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has decided to grant its written approval of the purchase of the Bermuda Telephone Company by Telecommunications [Bermuda & West Indies Limited, Digicel Bermuda]. The RA said, “After a nearly three-month long review, which included a request for public comment, the merger was approved subject... Read more of this article
RA Reminder: Comments On Digicel & BTC Deal
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda would like to remind the public that its invitation to them to comment on the proposed purchase of the Bermuda Telephone Company by Digicel expires this Friday, February 6. The RA said, “Before making a decision whether to allow the purchase, the RAB wants to ensure that it provides every opportunity to interested... Read more of this article
RA Invites Comments On Digicel/BTC Deal
The Regulatory Authority said they have been notified of Digicel’s intention to purchase 100% ownership of The Bermuda Telephone Company Limited [BTC] from Barrie Holdings, and are inviting “interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed transaction.” Last week Digicel confirmed they have “finalised... 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
KeyTech’s “Transformational Transactions”
The KeyTech Group of Companies confirmed that its subsidiary, WestTel Limited [Logic Cayman], doing business in Cayman, has acquired British Overseas Territory Cable & Telecommunications, Ltd. [BOTCAT], a company incorporated in Cayman. BOTCAT owns WestStar TV Limited in Cayman and an interest in CableVision Holding Ltd. in Bermuda. Following completion... Read more of this article
BTC Sale To Barrie Holdings Ltd. Completed
[Updated] BTC announced the completed sale of the company to Barrie Holdings Limited, a said the “transaction marks the beginning of a new era and promises to yield significant changes in the days ahead.” Roy Graydon [pictured], the newly appointed Executive Chairman of BTC, says, “Bermuda is a unique market filled with incredible potential,... Read more of this article
KeyTech To Sell 100% Of Interest In BTC
The KeyTech Group of Companies announced that it is entering into an agreement for its subsidiary, WestTel Limited, doing business as Logic in the Cayman Islands [Cayman] to acquire British Overseas Territory Cable & Telecommunications, Ltd. [BOTCAT], a company incorporated in Cayman. In addition, the company will have a controlling interest in... Read more of this article
BTC Scholarship Offers Students $20k Per Year
Bermuda Telephone Company Limited is currently accepting applications for its generous Sir John W. Cox Award, marking the 41st year that the scholarship has been offered to Bermuda’s students. According to the BTC website, “Even future leaders need a hand getting started. “Since 1983, BTC has been furnishing Bermudian students with... Read more of this article
Launch Of BTC’s New PRISM Network
The Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC], launched its new fiber based network — called PRISM — which BTC said will “provide both the highest capacity on the island and the end-to-end Quality of Service performance necessary to ensure that one network can deliver a mix of voice, video, mobile, and data traffic along with mission critical... Read more of this article
BTC Introduces Metro Ethernet
The Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC] announced the introduction of its Cisco based fiber optic Metro-Ethernet network in the city of Hamilton. The Hamilton based Metro-Ethernet network will provide businesses with the ability to maximise the performance and reliability of their communications and applications with speeds that can reach up to 10 Gigabits... Read more of this article
KeyTech CEO: Fray To Replace Lines
[Updated] Sheila Lines will be retiring as CEO of The KeyTech Group of Companies and BTC CEO Lloyd Fray will assume the post. KeyTech’s subsidiaries include The Bermuda Telephone Company, Logic Communications, and the Bermuda Yellow Pages. In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, KeyTech Limited today [Oct.10] announced the appointment of Mr.... Read more of this article
BTC CEO Francis Mussenden To Retire
The Bermuda Telephone Company Ltd [BTC] today [Aug 31] announced the retirement of President and CEO Mr. Francis Mussenden effective 1 September 2010. Mrs. Sheila Lines, CEO of KeyTech Ltd the parent company of BTC announced in her letter to staff, “The BTC Board of Directors has accepted the early retirement of Mr. Francis Mussenden, CEO of BTC effective... Read more of this article
