Digicel Jamaica Launching 4G in 2010


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Digicel Jamaica Launching 4G in 2010
Jamaican Mobile Giant, Digicel has announced that its 4G broadband network will be launched in Jamaica as of next year. Digicel will be the first of the three mobile carriers on the Island to offer 4G services, presently both competitors which are Lime Jamaica (previously Cable and Wireless) and Claro Jamaica are both offering 3G Services.

According to chief executive officer of Digicel Jamaica, Mark Linehan, work on the $2-billion network begins this month. The CEO of Digicel also stated that the company will be sourcing netbooks from a number of computer manufacturers, including Acer to offer as a package with its 4G broadband service.

It was also stated that the company will not be adding any new towers to the approximately 1000 presently up but reconfiguring them for the 4G service.

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6 Comments »

Comment by Shane
2009-09-18 19:22:18

Can’t wait..Good thing is 2010 will get here….I really have faith in Digicel and i knw them thing gon be good

 
Comment by Fitzpatrick Subscribed to comments via email
2009-11-20 07:04:44

(1) Can anybody tell me what the difference is between 3G with HSPDA and 4G?

(2) Is/will be Skype available on Digicel 4G or LIME 3G or Claro 3G?

Comment by Kobesan Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-24 00:57:02

Same question as Fitzpatrick.

Comment by obrian Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-27 21:09:34

your phone as to have the application to have those ^^ if u want it on your
3g or 4g phone mail me at obpowerten2@hotmail.com

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Comment by obrian Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-27 21:05:28

the 4g is faster then the 3g it is only a 1g upgrade and it cost a lot to get it so lets see what digicel can do P.S claro coming with 4g soon

 
 
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