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RA: No Decision Made About 5G In Bermuda
Noting there were some “social media postings this past weekend inciting the vandalism of cell towers,” the Regulatory Authority [RA] is “restating and reaffirming that no decision has been made” regarding 5G technology in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] is today restating and reaffirming that... Read more of this article
Digicel Increases Customer Bandwidth
As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, Digicel Bermuda is increasing customer bandwidth. A spokesperson said, “Digicel wants to assure the public that employees and customers remain top priority and has put measurements in place to manage the potential impact of cornavirus. “Digicel is increasing off-island capacity to... Read more of this article
One Communications Restoration Efforts Update
One Communications staff continue to work hard on restoration and in bringing all customers back online. One Communications CEO Frank Amaral said, “We would first like to thank all of customers for their patience during this post-storm recovery period. We fully understand that everyone is accustomed to being connected around the clock both at home... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Launches Free In-Store Wi-Fi
You can now count on free wi-fi at MarketPlace stores, with the company announcing the “formal launch” of a free in-store wi-fi offering at all store locations, including PriceRite stores and Sears. Saying it is “part of their commitment to better serving their customers,” the MarketPlace said they will “now be offering... Read more of this article
RA: No Decision Made For 5G In Bermuda
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today stated that “no decision has been made regarding the deployment of the Fifth Generation [5G] technology in Bermuda.” “This statement is in response to a press release issued today from Horizon Communication, indicating that if they are successful in obtaining an Integrated Communication Operating... Read more of this article
Horizon Aiming To Offer New Internet Service
[Updated] Horizon Communications, which aims to provide internet service, said they are “one step closer to launching,” as they have “attracted the capital required to launch and operate its business” and are “awaiting the necessary application form to apply for an operating licence.” Horizon previously announced... Read more of this article
RA: Public Consultation To Discuss Net Neutrality
The Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet, from today until June 28th. The RA said, “In its mandate to promote fair business practices and protect consumers, the Regulatory Authority will host a public consultation to discuss Net Neutrality, also referred to as Open Internet,... Read more of this article
Network Outage In NY Impacts Local Internet
A network outage in New York impacted internet and mobile data speeds in Bermuda today, and while One’s technical teams immediately began redirecting data traffic away from the damaged circuit, reduced data speeds continued until approximately 2:30pm. A spokesperson said, “Just after 11am ADT on May 1, 2019 One Communications was alerted to... Read more of this article
Promote Island As Atlantic Hub For Fibreoptic
A Bermuda delegation attending a high-profile conference for the global submarine cable industry this week will “promote the island as a strategic Atlantic landing hub for fibreoptic corridors,” the Bermuda Business Development Agency said. “SubOptic, a triennial event being held April 8–11 in New Orleans, LA, is the longest running... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Visits ICT Dept Safer Internet Day
Premier David Burt stopped by the Safer Internet Day at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall in Hamilton to support the Bermuda Government Department of ICT Policy & Innovation work in educating Bermuda’s seniors on how to remain safe online. The Government posted the photos online below, the Premier tweeted, “Stopped by Safer Internet Day 2019 to... Read more of this article
Department To Host Safer Internet Day 2019
This Tuesday [Feb 19], the Department of ICT Policy & Innovation will host Safer Internet Day from 10am until 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “This Tuesday, February 19th, the Island’s seniors will gather to learn, surf, post, secure, like, and comment during Bermuda’s 5th annual Safer Internet... Read more of this article
Digicel ‘Fibre To The Business’ Connectivity
Digicel Bermuda said they are “looking to empower all businesses with the introduction of Digicel Fibre to the Business,” and as of December 3rd “all business customers can now have incomparable high-speed data connectivity.” “No business today can operate without internet and we want to support businesses as they continue... Read more of this article
TBi Moves Customer Centre To Washington Mall
TeleBermuda International Limited [TBi] has moved its payment and customer care centre to the Washington Mall on Church Street, across from the bus terminal, and its sister company, Bluewave, will share the premises. “The location provides Bermudians with a one-stop-shop for all their data, long distance and fiber and wireless internet needs,”... Read more of this article
LinkBermuda Investing $2M In Network Upgrade
LinkBermuda confirmed today that it has made a capital investment of $2M to “upgrade its fibre network, enhancing the company’s ability to provide even greater speeds of service to enterprise customers in industries that include Government, Reinsurance, Emergency Services, Education, Fintech and Telecommunications.” “We have a strong... Read more of this article
One Introduces ‘Seamless WiFi Connectivity’
One Communications today [Sept 17] announced the launch of its OneHome WiFi service, saying that “this new, technological innovation promises to resolve long-standing WiFi coverage issues experienced in homes across Bermuda.” “WiFi is an important part of everyday life, and to have multiple connected devices in a single household is now... Read more of this article
Digicel Awarded Fastest Mobile Network Award
Digicel has been named ‘Bermuda’s Fastest Mobile Network’ by mobile network company Ookla. A spokesperson said, “Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing and the company behind the well-known Speedtest app, confirmed that Digicel customers have access to the fastest mobile network on the island. The telecoms... Read more of this article
