Bahamian Operator Prepares to Launch Mobile Data Services
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says that it is preparing to commercially launch its mobile data offerings from next month. In preparation, BTC has begun a beta testing program to conduct a final analysis of mobile content with a small group of customers.
BTC has branded this hip and trendy new service ‘BU’ (pronounced be you) with the tagline, 'live a little’.
“As a progressive telecommunications provider we continue to watch market trends, examine and explore innovative communication solutions that effectively connect our customers to their needs,” said Marlon Johnson, Vice President of Marketing, Sales & Business Development. “BU covers a diverse spectrum of features and services that we are sure our customers will be excited about.”
“Right now, we have just started our Beta test phase which allows us to work closely with a small group of persons to work out any technical or customer service issues before we launch the product fully. We will launch first with our post-paid GSM customers and then move onto our pre-paid customers in a few months,” continued Mr. Johnson.
BU, BTC’s mobile data offering will provide subscribers with a wide variety of services including SMS, MMS and GPRS.
The company also announced plans to end its TDMA roaming facility at the end of the month.
Posted to the site on 27th April 2008
