May 20 2013
A roundup of ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 13 May to Sunday 19 May 2013. Monday, 13 May 2012 Cable: Bandwidth Expansion Drives 20% Data Growth Bahamas – Cable Bahamas says it has seen a 20 per cent increase in Internet data usage since it increased subscriber bandwidth speeds …
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Apr 24 2013
In the coming weeks Jamaica will auction its 700 MHz band for mobile broadband wireless service. Is it a good investment opportunity? Last week, the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) in Jamaica published an Information Memorandum, Licensing the 700 MHz Band, on the proposed auction of frequencies in the country’s 700 MHz band. As drafted, the …
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Apr 22 2013
A roundup of ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 15 April to Sunday 21 April 2013. Monday, 15 April 2012 Cell phone blocking system could be headed for HMP Antigua & Barbuda – Government is in discussion with a company for the acquisition of a new cellular phone blocking system …
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Apr 10 2013
Over the past 10—15 years, telecoms sectors across the Caribbean have changed considerably. This post highlights some of the trends that have been observed. Across the region, telecoms companies are under increasing pressure to provide quality, modern and cost-effective services, while managing operating costs and at the very least, maintaining current profitability. However, the result is …
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Mar 27 2013
Caribbean countries have made considerable strides in developing their telecoms sector. In some instances, the services available are on par with that of more developed countries. However, has the telecoms industry outpaced regulation? In this week’s news roundup, the Vice-President (VP) of Marketing and Communications of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), Marlon Johnson, was reported …
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