Telecoms news from French Guiana

French Regulator Expands 3G in GSM Spectrum Use to Overseas Territories

The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP has published preliminary plans to allow the French overseas departments and territories to reuse their GSM radio spectrum for 3G services. ...more.

World's Largest Commercial Satellite Arrives at Launch Facility

The world's largest commercial satellite has arrived in Kourou, French Guiana in preparation for launch onboard the Ariane 5 heavy lift launch vehicle. The satellite will provide integrated satellite and terrestrial mobile services using conventionally-sized dual mode handsets. ...more.

The Russians are coming... to launch rockets from European base

The Guiana Space Centre (CSG) is girding for a new era when it will host Russian rockets and Russian engineers who just a short while ago were Europe's space rivals. ...more.

Ghada Gebara to Head Digicel's French Speaking Operations

Digicel Group has announced the promotion of Ms. Ghada Gebara, former CEO of Digicel Haiti, as the new regional CEO to lead Digicel's French Caribbean operations: Haiti, French West Indies and French Guiana. ...more.