Cable & Wireless Communications? (CWC) business in The
Bahamas, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), has
significantly upgraded its mobile services.
BTC has introduced a new mobile data network which will
enable its customers to access mobile data services such as
games, video and mobile applications for the first time. The
new mobile data network uses "fourth generation? (4G)
high speed packet access plus (HSPA+) technology. Bahamians
previously only had access to "second generation? (2G)
mobile services.
BTC has also launched mobile broadband services so that
islanders can start to use laptops and tablet computers
without needing to be in range of a fixed or Wi-Fi broadband
network.
The 4G launch was held at the official opening of BTC?s
new flagship store at the Marathon Mall in the capital of The
Bahamas, Nassau. The 6,500 square foot retail store includes
working smart phone handsets and tablet computers, loaded
with mobile apps for customers to try.
Geoff Houston, the Chief Executive of BTC, said:
"Using 4G our customers can communicate, engage
socially, handle business and manage many other aspects of
life using mobile handsets. For both Bahamians, and the
tourists on which this economy depends, this is another
significant step forward in the modernisation of the
telecommunications infrastructure for these
islands."
The 4G mobile network was turned on by Prime Minister
of The Bahamas, Hubert A. Ingraham, who said:
"In the most basic terms, and complementing the
government?s e-government initiative, this new technology
means that BTC is offering a modern platform where persons
are able to complete a banking transaction and renew their
driver?s license from their mobile phone device, whilst
taking care of other matters. I believe that BTC?s
introduction of 4G demonstrates the company?s commitment to
the Bahamian public."
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CWC purchased a majority shareholding in BTC earlier
this year from the Government of The Bahamas. The
introduction of 4G mobile services is part of a
transformation process designed to give The Bahamas all the
opportunities and advantages of a connected society. BTC has
also recently reduced the price of mobile data and increased
the speed of its fixed line broadband services.
CWC is currently introducing 4G (HSPA+) mobile data
services in a number of its Caribbean businesses.
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Notes to Editors
About fourth generation (4G) mobile services
Mobile phones have been through several generations of
development.
The introduction of basic data services (predominantly
text messaging) was called second generation (2G). EDGE
networks provide faster connectivity to enable easier usage
of mobile internet. EDGE networks are often marketed as
2.5G.
The 3G standard was given to networks utilising High
Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology, which enables even
faster download speeds and the use of multimedia services
such as video calling and streamed video clips. 3G networks
also enable operators to launch mobile broadband
services.
The International Telecoms Union has now designated
that a further generational leap has taken place in mobile
technology. The 4G standard is awarded to a range of network
technologies including HSPA+, WiMax and Long Term Evolution
(LTE).
About Cable & Wireless Communications
Cable & Wireless Communications is a global
full-service communications business. We operate leading
communications businesses through four regional units - the
Caribbean, Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands. Our services
include mobile, broadband and domestic and international
fixed line services in most of our markets as well as pay TV,
data centre and hosting, carrier and managed service /social
telecom (telecom enabled public services) solutions. Our
operations are focused on providing our customers -
consumers, businesses, governments - with world-class
service. Serving the communities where we operate is at the
heart of our approach, and we are committed to behaving in an
ethical and socially responsible manner. For more information
visit www.cwc.com.
About BTC
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is the
leading telecoms operator in The Bahamas. We are jointly
owned by Cable & Wireless Communications (51%) and the
Government of The Bahamas (49%). Cable & Wireless
Communications has both management and Board control.
We are the exclusive mobile operator in The Bahamas, as
well as a leading provider of fixed-line, broadband services,
enterprise and carrier services.
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We are a significant investor into the Bahamian
community, supporting organisations such as the Bahamas
Association of Athletics Associations (BAAA) and organising
events such as the annual BTC Blood Drive and BTC Starmaker
contest.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.btcbahamas.com
Contacts:
Lachlan Johnston
Cable & Wireless Communications Media |
+44(0) 20 7315 4006 / +44 (0) 7800 021 405 |
Steve Smith |
+44(0) 20 7315 4070 |
Investors |
Sheldon Bruha |
+44(0) 20 7315 4178 |
Kunal Patel Maitland
Neil Bennett/Tom Buchanan | +44(0) 20 7315 4083 +44(0) 207 379 5151 |
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