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TBI yesterday called on Government to take action against Digicel after it relaunched its controversial long distance service. “The lifting of the injunction clearly put the onus on the Government to act,” said TBI president and COO Greg Swan. “Knowi...

The Supreme Court has allowed Digicel to again offer its controversial long distance service but the company said yesterday it will hold off on relaunching it until it meets with Government officials. “At the moment we wish to consult with the Govern...

Chief Justice Richard Ground yesterday halted a trial over Digicel’s long distance service, ruling the dispute should go before the Telecommunications Commission. In ordering the stay of proceedings, Mr Justice Ground said the Commission was set up a...

Digicel last night insisted its new internet service provided by Transact was in no way affected by the current legal proceedings involving Digicel, Government and other telecoms providers. “The Court proceedings relate solely to the provision of Int...

Digicel’s long distance service offered through sister company Transact is not lawful and Transact does not have a licence to do business in Bermuda, the Government has declared. The declaration is contained in a package of affidavits filed by the At...

Lawyers for Internet provider North Rock are calling on Government to declare competitor Transact in breach of its licence which would effectively stop it from carrying on business. Digicel acquired ISP Transact in September and has since launched lo...

A Government lawyer yesterday blamed the recent Cabinet reshuffle, former minister Walter Roban’s quitting and a permanent secretary being on a month-long vacation for failing to meet a Supreme Court deadline for filing objections to the new Digicel ...

North Rock Communications has consulted Government asking for clarification on whether Digicel is allowed to provide internet services and is also seeking legal advice over the matter. This is in response to the launch of the new Digicel Internet ser...

Digicel has announced the launch of new Internet service plans for as low as $25 per month for a speed of 1 Megabit (MB) per second, available at its Church Street and Court Street branches. The service will be marketed as ‘Digicel Internet’ and wil ...

By Marina Mello Despite Government’s commitment to make telecommunications reform a priority, it could still take up to a year for the industry to be opened up and universal licences to finally be granted. Industry insiders said this is why much is r...