M1, Verizon complete fibre-optic expansion in Singapore

A number of Bermudan telecoms operators have expressed ‘shock and concern’ over the government’s decision to okay Digicel’s acquisition of domestic internet service provider (ISP) Transact, The Royal Gazette reports. It is understood that officials of TeleBermuda International (TBI), KeyTech and North Rock Communications have questioned the decision which they claim is at odds with the principles of the government’s lofty telecoms reform plan. Specifically, the telcos have expressed concern that allowing Digicel to acquire the ISP will effectively give it an unfair head start in terms of positioning itself ahead of the rivals before the expected liberalisation of the industry is proposed by government. [More]

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