Digicel says that it has launched operations in Panama -- its third Central American market and 31st market world-wide -- with an investment of US$350 million.

Pan-Caribbean operator, Digicel has launched services in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) -- its 25th market in the Caribbean and Central America and 30th market world-wide. The company says that it has invested US$17 million in its network for the country.

Vodafone Fiji has launched its 3G network upgrade, just a few weeks after its local monopoly was broken by Digicel. In the first phase Mobile Broadband is available in the Suva to Nausori and Suva to Lami corridor.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has signed a sole-supplier agreement with Digicel Group for the nationwide deployment of a GSM/EDGE network in Panama. The strategic partnership will allow Digicel to offer innovative mobile services to its subscribers in Panama and reinforces Ericsson's role as preferred supplier for Digicel's operations in the region. Under the agreement, Ericsson will be sole supplier of ...

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Digicel Pacific has launched a US$70 million GSM network in Fiji - breaking the monopoly held by Vodafone. The launch of Digicel Fiji follows launches in Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Pan-Caribeean mobile operator, Digicel Group is planning to invest at least US$334 million in its new network in Panama - reports the Jamaica Observer newspaper.

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Digicel Barbados has launched an unlimited data tariff for its contract subscribers. The Unlimited Data Plan will allow post-paid customers to pay a flat rate of $34.99 monthly, for data usage.

Pan-Caribbean operator Digicel has won a license in the 2.5 GHz spectrum to deliver broadband internet services using WiMAX technology in Honduras.