Technology Around the World: Information Technology in Jamaica By Marcus Campbell Kevin Forrest Andrew Lobban
Wireless Networks Jamaica currently has 3 wireless network providers: –Cable & Wireless (LIME) Talk is Cheap –Digicel Jamaica Ltd. Expect More, Get More –Claro (América Móvil) Everything is Possible
“Likkle Histry” Telecommunication of Jamaica (TOJ) – Est Cable & Wireless (C&W) – Replaced TOJ on Feb. 5, –Now known as LIME Landline, Internet, Mobile, Entertainment
“Digicel” Digicel – Launched April, 2001 –100,000 in 100 Days –300,000 in 13 Months Took C&W 10 Years –75% of Mobile Market Share
“Claro” MiPhone – Est also Claro – replaced MiPhone (August, 2007) –First 3G network –License Apple iPhone Dealer
Wireless Commercials Digicel Commercial Lime Commercial Claro Commercial
Who Offers What? Offered Services Supports Network
Current Wireless Rates: 1 U.S. dollar = Jamaican dollars
Current Internet Rates: 1 U.S. dollar = Jamaican dollars
“Likkle More” MiPhone.com –( ) Time4Lime.com DigicelJamaica.com –( ) Jamaica Gleaner –( ) YouTube