Digicel Launches in Guyana

Digicel began offering services in Guyana last week in a highly anticipated launch which has brought an initial investment of US$60 million to the country. As well as improving coverage in key Guyanese communities, Digicel has also opened 50 retail stores and is rolling out 6,000 recharge stations across the country.

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Mr Bharrat Jagdeo, congratulated Digicel on its launch adding: "We welcome Digicel's commitment to ensure more and more people in Guyana have access to mobile telecommunications and are confident that the company's excellent track record for service and innovation will bring increased competition in the telecommunications sector and more value for money for the Guyanese".

Digicel Guyana has established a well-trained workforce of close to 200 employees led by CEO Mr. Tim Bahrani, who has over ten years experience in senior management in the telecommunications industry.

With operations in 22 markets and more than 4 million customers, Digicel's investment in the Pan Caribbean region exceeds US$1.5 billion. In 2006 the company recorded a milestone of subscriber growth in excess of 100%. The company employs more than 3,000 people."

Posted to the site on 19th February 2007