Digicel Wins WiMAX License in Honduras

Pan-Caribbean operator Digicel has won a license in the 2.5 GHz spectrum to deliver broadband internet services using WiMAX technology in Honduras. Digicel secured the only license that covers the eight most densely populated areas of Honduras, representing nearly 60 percent of the country's population of 7.64 million.

The license was obtained by Digicel for US$2 million through a competitive bid process, which went head-to-head with America Movil/Claro, Autoconsa, Axioma Empresarial, Lumelsa and Millicom/Tigo.

"This is a very important step for Digicel. We are committed to offering the best services and value for money to our customers, and with WiMAX, we will be able to contribute further to the economic growth and social development of Honduras by delivering broadband mobile internet access to customers in the most densely populated locations across Honduras," said Miguel GarcÃa, CEO, Digicel Honduras.

He adds, "In other markets where we've rolled out WiMAX services, the response has been fantastic. We're looking forward to delighting our customers in Honduras in a similar way."

Posted to the site on 1st August 2008