Digicel launches in Haiti with over US$ 130 million investment

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD, PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI.

Digicel, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications company in the Caribbean, today launched operations in Haiti with a wide-range of customer focused services aimed at revolutionising the local telecommunications market. This highly anticipated launch brings an investment of over US$ 130 million to the nation, the largest corporate investment ever made in Haiti by an international company.

Digicel’s expansion signals confidence in Haiti ‘s future as it enters a new era led by President elect René Préval.

For the first time ever, Digicel will offer Haiti’s 8.5 million residents reliable nationwide coverage, superior 24/7 customer care, a wide range of state-of-the-art handsets, and first to market high-value services such as per second billing, international roaming, and free activation.

Speaking at launch activities in Port-au-Prince today, Digicel founder and chairman, Mr. Denis O’Brien said, Haiti represents Digicel’s largest launch to date, and we anticipate significant demand for our service. Communications technology is at the heart of all nations and the people of Haiti have put up with woefully inadequate services for far too long. Digicel Haiti will provide innovative and accessible telecommunications services that meet and exceed customer demand, and advance Haiti ‘s mobile technology to an entirely new level.

Digicel is committed to making an important contribution to the growth and development of Haiti economically and socially. Our launch has already resulted in significant job creation and social and community initiatives added Mr. O’Brien.

Earlier this year, Digicel signed an unprecedented four-year, multimillion sponsorship with the Haitian Football Federation designed to grow Haitian football to its true potential.

Since receiving a license in Haiti in June 2005, Digicel has established a well-trained workforce of more than 300 employees led by Ms. Ghada Gebara , CEO of Digicel Haiti , who has ten years of management experience in mobile technology and wireless services. She has held senior positions at Asiacell, a major mobile phone provider in Iraq , and CELLIS (France Telecom Mobile Lebanon ) in Beirut .

Digicel Haiti ‘s local partner, the GB Group, is one of the most successful commercial and industrial entities in Haiti . Mr. Gilbert Bigio, Chairman of the GB Group, said: “We welcome our partnership with Digicel and share a vision of providing a world-class telecommunications service in Haiti. Combining our local market experience with this dynamic company, we are confident that Digicel Haiti will have a positive impact on the lives of the people of Haiti.”

Digicel has moved quickly in the first six months of 2006 continuing its steady expansion across the region. The launch of Digicel Haiti follows the completion of its purchase of Bouygues Telecom Caraibe, the wholly owned subsidiary of Bouygues Telecom with assets in Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana .

After five years of operation, Digicel has operations in 20 Caribbean countries in its effort to create a seamless Pan-Caribbean network. Digicel’s investment in the Caribbean region currently stands at US$ 1 billion. The Company expects its current staff of more than 1,500 to increase 33 percent by 2007.

SOURCE: “Digicel Launches in Haiti with over Us$ 130 Million Investment – Digicel Launches in Haiti with over Us$ 130 Million Investment.” DIGICEL. 3 May 2006. Web. 16 May 2011. <http://www.digiceltci.com/en/about/news/digicel_launches_in_haiti_with_over_us_130_million_investment>.

Digicel launches in Haiti with over US$ 130 million investment

Posted on

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD, PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI.

Digicel, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications company in the Caribbean, today launched operations in Haiti with a wide-range of customer focused services aimed at revolutionising the local telecommunications market. This highly anticipated launch brings an investment of over US$ 130 million to the nation, the largest corporate investment ever made in Haiti by an international company.

Digicel’s expansion signals confidence in Haiti ‘s future as it enters a new era led by President elect René Préval.

For the first time ever, Digicel will offer Haiti’s 8.5 million residents reliable nationwide coverage, superior 24/7 customer care, a wide range of state-of-the-art handsets, and first to market high-value services such as per second billing, international roaming, and free activation.

Speaking at launch activities in Port-au-Prince today, Digicel founder and chairman, Mr. Denis O’Brien said, Haiti represents Digicel’s largest launch to date, and we anticipate significant demand for our service. Communications technology is at the heart of all nations and the people of Haiti have put up with woefully inadequate services for far too long. Digicel Haiti will provide innovative and accessible telecommunications services that meet and exceed customer demand, and advance Haiti ‘s mobile technology to an entirely new level.

Digicel is committed to making an important contribution to the growth and development of Haiti economically and socially. Our launch has already resulted in significant job creation and social and community initiatives added Mr. O’Brien.

Earlier this year, Digicel signed an unprecedented four-year, multimillion sponsorship with the Haitian Football Federation designed to grow Haitian football to its true potential.

Since receiving a license in Haiti in June 2005, Digicel has established a well-trained workforce of more than 300 employees led by Ms. Ghada Gebara , CEO of Digicel Haiti , who has ten years of management experience in mobile technology and wireless services. She has held senior positions at Asiacell, a major mobile phone provider in Iraq , and CELLIS (France Telecom Mobile Lebanon ) in Beirut .

Digicel Haiti ‘s local partner, the GB Group, is one of the most successful commercial and industrial entities in Haiti . Mr. Gilbert Bigio, Chairman of the GB Group, said: “We welcome our partnership with Digicel and share a vision of providing a world-class telecommunications service in Haiti. Combining our local market experience with this dynamic company, we are confident that Digicel Haiti will have a positive impact on the lives of the people of Haiti.”

Digicel has moved quickly in the first six months of 2006 continuing its steady expansion across the region. The launch of Digicel Haiti follows the completion of its purchase of Bouygues Telecom Caraibe, the wholly owned subsidiary of Bouygues Telecom with assets in Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana .

After five years of operation, Digicel has operations in 20 Caribbean countries in its effort to create a seamless Pan-Caribbean network. Digicel’s investment in the Caribbean region currently stands at US$ 1 billion. The Company expects its current staff of more than 1,500 to increase 33 percent by 2007.

SOURCE: “Digicel Launches in Haiti with over Us$ 130 Million Investment – Digicel Launches in Haiti with over Us$ 130 Million Investment.” DIGICEL. 3 May 2006. Web. 16 May 2011. <http://www.digiceltci.com/en/about/news/digicel_launches_in_haiti_with_over_us_130_million_investment>.