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TBi offers residential internet packages

TBI CEO Greg Swan. (Photo by Mark Tatem)

TBi is among the first out of the gate in launching a new service now that it holds a long-awaited Integrated Communications Operating License, or ICOL, which were issued on Tuesday.The company is now offering residential internet Island-wide at very competitive no-contract prices, which also include access to TBi’s WiFi zones around the Island.TBi’s initial roll out of new Residential internet packages include 4MB to 10MB plans ranging from $49.95 a month to $79.95 a month.Not only will you be connected at home via internet but as an added bonus you will receive complimentary TBi WiFi Zone access for use in Hamilton, Dockyard, St George's and all the Wifizone Hot Spots Island Wide powered by TBi."Additionally, there are no annual contracts, thus enabling all of our Residential internet subscribers to always benefit from TBi's best pricing for everyone who subscribes" stressed TBi president and COO Gregory Swan.In addition to the advertised plans, also included are 24/7 local support, five free e-mail addresses and virus protection with junk mail filtering.You may use your own existing router/modem (simply reset) as the TBi internet plans will work with either your existing BTC or CableVision conditioned line connection. A TBi router/modem is available for $75 if required.The Island’s telecoms providers are finally able to offer bundled internet, phone and TV services to consumers after 19 ICOLs were issued by the new Regulatory Authority. TBi previously was restricted to offering long distance voice services to everyone and data services, co-location, disaster recovery, storage backup and internet services to commercial customers only.“This was a long time coming,” Mr Swan said. “We want to thank Bermuda and all of our valued subscribers for their patience. We are now at the point where we can give you, the consumer, what you want and expect from us and what we believe TBi does best; value for money.”Mr Swan added: “This is the first in a series of new product offerings we intend to roll out as result of being awarded our ICOL.”