The Latin American mobile operator Digicel launches its operations officially in Honduras with an investment of $450Mn. The investment also includes the amount it paid for Honduras’ fourth mobile license which is $80.1Mn, says Digicel Honduras’ CEO Miguel García.
According to CEO García, Digicel aims to have a subscriber base of 5,000 by year-end and to become country’s second largest mobile operator within a year of launching.
According to an unofficial statement the operator also additionally aims to take country’s mobile penetration to 80% which stands at 60% presently.
“Honduras is a very exciting market for us as it allows us to strengthen our presence in Central America. With a population of close to 7.6mn and mobile penetration at just 60%, there is huge potential for growth in this mobile market and we look forward to becoming a strong competitor,” the spokesperson said.
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Digicel launches operations in Honduras, invests $450Mn
- November 20th, 2008
- 5:59 am
French government in favour of fourth 3G licence (France)
- November 11th, 2008
- 5:40 am
The French government is reportedly in favour of offering fourth 3G licence in the country. According to a note from the cabinet of Prime Minister Francois Fillon to that of President Nicolas Sarkozy, doesn’t establish a timeframe for the fourth concession to be awarded.
Iliad SA says its interested in a fourth mobile phone license in June after telecoms regulator Arcep rejected its application for failing to meet the necessary financial criteria.
