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Digicel: “Government Has Acted Appallingly”

Digicel released a statement this afternoon [June 7] saying they believe that the Government has “acted appallingly” and has “victimised Digicel by rescinding the approvals granted.” Digicel said they received a letter from the Bermuda Government formally approving Transact’s provision of international long distance in October... Read more of this article

Commission Discuss Internet Service Complaints

The Telecommunications Commission held an industry roundtable discussion on May 22, 2012 in response to numerous concerns and complaints from residents about the quality of internet services. A Government spokesperson said, “In particular, residents have expressed concern that advertised services were not always being delivered and there were... Read more of this article

Free Wi-Fi In Hamilton For Bermuda Day

The City of Hamilton announced the launch of a Wi-Fi network available throughout the City of Hamilton, providing high speed internet access to visitors and residents. The WiFi service is the result of a joint venture with TeleBermuda International Limited (TBi). Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge stated, “I am pleased to announce that the City of... Read more of this article

New iPad Available In Bermuda

The new iPad is available in Bermuda, with Computer City making the latest model of Apple’s tablet available today [Mar.29] starting from $882. In order to get the product on its shelves quickly, Computer City purchased the models overseas at retail cost and imported them to Bermuda themselves. The Company said once they are able to import the... Read more of this article

St Peter’s Church Offers Students Wi-Fi

St Peter’s Church in St George’s is offering a modern technological twist on the concept of opening their doors to the needy, with the 400-year-old Church offering free wifi access to students off visiting sailboats this past Sunday. Over the weekend, students from visiting sailing and training boats could be seen sitting on the Church’s... Read more of this article

WiFi Now Available In Dockyard

The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO] announced the launch of a WiFi network throughout the Dockyard area, providing high speed internet access to visitors and residents. The service, the result of a joint initiative with TeleBermuda International Limited [TBI], will allow all cruise ship passengers, crew and Bermuda residents to email and surf... 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

Digicel Offers $9 Internet For 3 Months

Digicel’s newly launched fixed line ‘Digicel Internet’ service is available to new customers for just $9 per month. “This offer is designed to entice customers to subscribe to Digicel Internet for their home internet service and is an opportunity to save considerably in the process,” says Wayne Caines, CEO of Digicel Bermuda. “Switching... Read more of this article

“Digicel Internet” Now Available

Digicel is now offering internet service plans starting from $25 per month [for 1MB]. The internet service is marketed as ‘Digicel Internet’ and is provided by internet service provider Transact Limited, which was recently acquired by Digicel. 1 MB is $25 per month, 2 MB is $60, 3 MB is $80, 4 MB is $90, 6 MB is $110, 8 MB is $120. “Digicel... Read more of this article

Court Orders Digicel To Suspend Service

[Updated] Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley today [Oct. 27] ordered Digicel to drop its new long distance service until all legal disputes had been resolved. The judge made his ruling in the Supreme Court this afternoon after lawyers from the Attorney General’s Chambers argued Digicel was pre-empting forthcoming amendments to laws governing telecommunications... Read more of this article

Digicel: Long Distance Service “Lawful”

Arguing its Voice over Internet Protocol long distance service is “compeletely legal”, Digicel said it intends to continue offering it despite ongoing legal manoeuvres by both Government and rival telecommunications providers. “Digicel wishes to remind the public that the VoIP long distance service offered by Transact, which is now... Read more of this article

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