....kickin' stones for bigger picture....no claims

....kickin' stones for bigger picture....no claims

New Report Available: Caribbean Telecommunications Report Q4 2013

Our Q413 Caribbean report analyses the latest industry, regulatory and macroeconomic developments in the telecoms markets of 10 Caribbean countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago. In addition to the analysis of the latest market data relating to the end of Q213 and beyond, the report contains updated fiveyear forecasts
http://www.live-pr.com/en/new-report-availabl...190977.htm
....part of general puzzle and how pieces fit

Myanmar mobile phone licenses delayed again
http://investvine.com/myanmar-mobile-phone-li...yed-again/
....seems GM once went this way

Singapore’s Silicon Valley: Block 71
http://investvine.com/singapores-silicon-valley-block-71/
....SingTel has a finger in

LIME’S TOP REGIONAL BOSS VISITING TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Jamaica momentum continued as we saw a positive response to new pricing propositions following a further fall in mobile termination rates (MTRs) in July

Meantime, it has been revealed that its parent company Cable and Wireless Communications will be paying its new UK-based CEO Phil Bentley an annual salary of £800,000 or US$1.2million a year.

But some business and financial analysts are trying to reconcile the company’s decision to put hundreds of people across the Caribbean out of work, with the decision to pay the new CEO a mind-boggling US$1.2million a year plus an annual bonus opportunity of 1.5 times that salary, dependent on him achieving a number of financial and personal performance targets, defined annually by the Board's Remuneration Committee.
Cable and Wireless/LIME provides telecom services to the communities of 13 Caribbean islands: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Turks & Caicos.

Historically, Cable and Wireless’ business in the Caribbean has operated as a group of separate businesses. However, the subsidiary businesses were integrated in 2008 into one regional operating entity as part of the ‘One Caribbean’ transformation programme, with the rebranding of this unified business as LIME (Landline, Internet, Mobile and Entertainment).
http://suntci.com/limes-top-regional-boss-vis...33-108.htm
......some of this, (in cojunction w/tweets) makes me wonder; fall in mobile termination rates....the incentive & increase of pay for UK CEO

CWC launches LTE services in Cayman Islands
By  Business News Americas staff reporter  - Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Cable & Wireless Communications has launched LTE services in the Cayman Islands, bringing speeds of 100Mbps to the entire country.

This news article is one of hundreds published daily by Business News Americas about the commodities, markets, movements, companies, projects, economics and politics integral to the development of Latin America. Including news and insight from South America, Central America and the Caribbean, BNamericas includes Telecommunications insight and forecasts for business opportunities in Caribbean. The business development service focuses on major projects, active companies, such as LIME Jamaica, Ericsson, C&W Communications; and business and sales contacts, providing networking opportunities with leading executives throughout Latin America.
http://member.bnamericas.com/news/telecommuni...an-islands
.....maybe some will start to see some possible congruency, or maybe not

Companies to Watch

Through the Companies to Watch 2013, BNamericas is identifying noteworthy businesses active in Latin America: companies found throughout the news, analysis and data we provide every day. Including nominations from our editorial staff, as well as highly trafficked companies within the website, the BNamericas Companies to Watch 2013 includes major players, service and equipment providers, and up-and-coming companies in Latin America.
http://www.bnamericas.com/company-to-watch/technology/
.....looks to be a helpful link when looking in Latin America

Digicel launches LTE in Cayman Islands
By Patrick Nixon - Monday, December 2, 2013

Irish-owned mobile operator Digicel has launched 4G LTE services across the Cayman Islands with 99% population coverage, the company said in a statement.
According to Digicel, the launch, which occurred on November 28, comes only 11 weeks after being awarded a spectrum license to offer the services.
From Nov 29-Dec 5, Digicel will offer access only to those in its early adopter LTE program. During this period customers will be offered the opportunity to pre-purchase devices and sign up for a plan. Once the device is activated it will be delivered on Friday, Dec 6.
"LTE will significantly reposition the Cayman market, customers want more real-time applications and content-rich entertainment services delivered to their mobile devices. 4G LTE is definitely the way to do it. The Cayman Islands continues to lead the region with the latest in innovation and world-class services which will support growth in its key industries," Kurt Tibbetts, minister for planning, lands, agriculture, housing and infrastructure, commented.
Digicel has progressively been upgrading its networks to 4G HSPA+ and LTE. As of May this year, 16 of Digicel's 31 markets had HSPA+ and one, Antigua and Barbuda, had LTE. The company was also granted an LTE license in the 700MHz band in February for Turks and Caicos.
The company will have LTE compatible devices on offer, , ranging from entry-level smartphones such as the Alcatel or Sony SP, through to the latest LTE enabled Samsung S4. A range of tablets will also be available.
Entry-level postpaid data plans start from $25CI (US$30.50)/month. Prepaid plans for one day, seven days and one month are also available.
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/telecommunicat...an-islands