14 DAY TRIAL // Caribbean mobile telecommunications operator Digicel announced the launch of services in the Netherlands Antilles island of Bonaire. The company's launch marks a significant milestone for Aruba, Bonaire and Cura?ao, connecting for the first-time ever the three (ABC) islands under one seamless GSM network.
The Caribbean company is focused on becoming Bonaire's number one mobile provider of choice and recently opened three retail stores and 110-top up locations on the island.
"We are pleased to bring to the Netherlands Antilles ABC islands superior choice, reliable nationwide coverage, high value mobile services and the best in technology innovation," said Hans Lute, CEO of Digicel Netherlands Antilles. "We are very committed to growing our business operations, bringing mobile competition to this region and delivering on our goal of becoming the number one mobile provider of choice".
In April 2006, Digicel entered the Bonaire market through its acquisition of majority shareholding in Antilliano Por NV. The company has operated in the Netherlands Antilles since its 2002 launch in Aruba. In March 2005, Digicel acquired Cura?ao Telecom, which was recently re-branded as Digicel.
Digicel currently has operations in 20 Caribbean markets. With more than 2 million subscribers, the company's investment in the Caribbean currently stands at more than US$1 billion.