PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI – Digicel, the fastest growing mobile tele- communications operator in the Caribbean, announced it has chosen Ericsson as its exclusive infrastructure provider for a state-of-the-art GSM mobile network in Haiti.
Earlier this year, Digicel was awarded a license to operate in Haiti, signifying the company’s ongoing dedication and momentum in building a seamless pan-Caribbean wireless network.
As a country with approximately 400,000 phone lines, wired and wireless, serving a population of 8 million, Haiti offers a unique opportunity for Digicel to make a significant impact on the quality and standard of mobile telecommunications in the country.
As the world’s leading GSM provider, Ericsson’s technological expertise will allow Digicel to provide Haitian customers with new and innovative service offerings in the same way it has throughout the region. This system will provide Haitian subscribers access to a reliable and superior network as well as services such as mobile Internet (GPRS), per second billing and international roaming.
“We are pleased to bring our partnership with Ericsson to Haiti. It enables us to build industry leading infrastructure that will help drive telecommunications innovations and deliver dependable network coverage for customers,” said Digicel Haiti CEO, Ghada Gebara. “As a country rich in culture with vibrant communities, Haiti offers a tremendous opportunity for us to help connect families and friends through a wide-range of GSM services and value offerings.”
Since Digicel’s flagship launch in 2001, Ericsson has been the company’s preferred vendor and strategic partner in delivering comprehensive network coverage to customers throughout the Caribbean region. St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Grenada, Aruba, Barbados, the Cayman Islands and Trinidad & Tobago include just some of the islands where Ericsson has been active in deploying Digicel network infrastructure.
“We are proud to bring our advanced technology offerings to Haiti and it is an honor to be a part of developing and deploying a start-of-the-art, intelligent GSM network which will transform the face of mobile telecommunications in Haiti,” said Martin Bjork, Digicel Key Account Manager for Ericsson. “Our advanced solutions allow a wide range of services and offerings, which Digicel is known for and has helped them become the fastest growing mobile service provider in the Caribbean.”
With its management team recently appointed, Digicel Haiti is poised to lead the mobile telecommunications market, offering competitive rates, enhanced customer service, as well as unbeatable coverage and a wide variety of products. Digicel’s Haiti operation is lead by Ghada Gebara, chief executive officer; Bernard Yacoub, chief technology officer; and Issa Touma, chief financial officer.
With investments in the Caribbean exceeding well over $US600 million, Digicel employs nearly 1,500 people and is focused on strengthening its footprint in the region.
