unnamedSAINT LUCIA (MAY 17th,  2014) – Digicel, a leading global telecommunications service provider with operations in 30 countries across the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific, on Thursday launched its pre-paid and post-paid 4G service to its customers in St Lucia.

The very latest in innovation, Digicel 4G Broadband is super-fast, accessible, affordable and reliable – and is underpinned by Digicel’s commitment to best value, best network, best service and most innovative.

Sandals Grand St Lucia Spa and Beach Resort was transformed into the ultra-fast zone as speed was the main highlight of the evening.  Officially launching its 4G services- cooperate St Lucia got to experience firsthand the future in data speed with Digicel. Giving leverage to the most advanced 4G technology, Digicel will deliver superfast access to data services for customers to stream High Definition (HD) videos, enjoy multiple chat forums, instantly upload photos, fast downloads and much more islandwide.

Digicel’s sights are firmly set on ensuring that everyone everywhere can benefit from access to superfast internet speeds at affordable prices and achieve extraordinary things in their everyday lives. Digicel 4G connectivity will enable people to work on the go or off-site more easily, with faster web browsing, quicker downloads, fast access to business systems, and the ability to make video calls easily from smart phones without them freezing or buffering.

Fully loaded with a range of popular apps available at stores island wide; Digicel customers will do more, play more, listen more and share more, while style, functionality and affordability will be the calling card of all Digicel smartphones.  Customers who do not have a 3G or 4G compatible phone will not be able to access the 4G network but will still have access to the EDGE network.

Holly McNamara, Country manager Digicel St Lucia, comments; “This is the biggest thing we have done in St Lucia since we launched Be Extraordinary nearly one year ago. Digicel is delivering the fastest and best wireless broadband service to customers across St Lucia.  This cutting edge technology will allow all customers to bring their phone to life”.

Digicel 4G, is making wireless broadband internet an easy-to-access, affordable reality and empowering everyone and businesses to get the best out of the internet – whenever and however they want it. With Digicel 4G, the possibilities are endless.”

For more information please log on to http://4g.digicelstlucia.com/ for more information.

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ABOUT DIGICEL GROUP

Digicel Group Limited is a leading global communications provider with operations in 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 12 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$4.5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.

Digicel runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams and individuals including the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt and Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel also sponsors the West Indies cricket team.

Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and its markets comprise: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Nauru, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Vanuatu. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts in the Caribbean.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more information.