Category: Telecommunications
‘Fixed means fixed’ – Customers to get more protection against changes to fixed-term telecoms contracts
Telecoms customers in the Channel Islands are set to get more certainty when entering into fixed-term contracts with operators under proposals put forward by CICRA (the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities). CICRA is seeking comments from interested people and businesses to its consultation, launched today, on whether telecoms operators should be limited in varying [...]
New structure for gigabit broadband project in Jersey
Negotiations have now concluded between JT and its specialist contractor Frontline CH2M Hill Services Limited (CH2M) regarding the future structure of the Gigabit Jersey (GBJ) project. Both companies remain fully committed to the project, which will see all Island broadband lines converted to fibre-optic cabling by the end of 2016. Fibre-optic technology provides quicker, more [...]
CICRA provisionally approves Batelco deal with Cable & Wireless with conditions
CICRA (the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities) has provisionally approved the proposed acquisition of Cable & Wireless (C&W) in the Channel Islands by Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco). In December, Batelco announced it intended to acquire the Monaco & Islands division of Cable & Wireless Communications plc, which includes Cable & Wireless Guernsey Limited (CWG) [...]
JT named ‘operator’ of the year in prestigious European fibre-to-the-home awards
JT picked up the ‘Operator Award’ at the 2013 Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) Council Europe Awards which were announced in London on Thursday 21 February. The FTTH Council Europe is the leading FTTH industry body and the awards were announced at its 10th annual FTTH Conference, which brought together representatives from leading European telecoms providers, industry experts, [...]
New partnership puts focus on the power of mobile devices
A new exclusive partnership, that brings together hardware and mobile network specialists, will see Airtel-Vodafone services available in the two Beyond Computers outlets; at The Powerhouse Retail Park and their store on Don Street. The partnership will combine the mobile device knowledge and experience of the Beyond Computers team with the global network expertise of [...]
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first text with free texting
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the first ever text being sent, new research from Airtel-Vodafone shows Jersey likes texting more than Guernsey. The Short Message Service, otherwise known as SMS or text, is 20 years old on 3 December. When Neil Papworth, a test engineer, sent the words ‘Merry Christmas’ from his [...]
CICRA looks to protect fixed line telecom customers
CICRA is to review a number of telecom billing practices in the fixed line market in light of recent changes by operators in both Guernsey and Jersey and the number of customers raising concerns. CICRA Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Byrne, said customers had seen additional payment charges introduced, the size of which depends on the [...]
JT launches first pan-island online directory with superior smartphone and iPhone optimisation
Following the launch of its new pan-island telephone directory earlier this year, JT is pleased to announce the launch of the first combined Jersey and Guernsey online yellow pages directory www.jtdirectory.com JT has a vision of being the partner of choice for global telecoms innovation, therefore to meet demand for a digital solution and compliment [...]
