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Digicel's cost of services reduced by 20% since 2008 – CEO Conor Looney

New CEO of Digicel BVI Conor Looney said that since Digicel entered the Virgin Islands market, the company’s cost of communication services has reduced by 20 percent and has over that period invested some $24 million in building a network here. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New CEO of Digicel BVI Conor Looney said that since Digicel entered the Virgin Islands market, the company’s cost of communication services has reduced by 20 percent and has over that period invested some $24 million in building a network here.

Looney was speaking yesterday July 30, 2014 at the start of the two-day Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Open House being held at Maria’s By The Sea.

He said although Digicel is the most recent communications company to launch in the Virgin Islands, they have made a significant contribution to the Territory over the last six years.

“We have invested over $24 million to build a world class technological infrastructure making it easy for citizens to connect and companies to do business both locally and internationally,” he said.

“We may be the newest operator in this Territory however from our launch in November 2008 we actually reduced the cost of communication 20 percent from launch and consistently over the six years we have offered great value to mobile customers and also our corporate customers,” he said.

“We brought significant benefits to customers into the country…our customers see the difference of consistently great value, reliable network and excellent customer service,” he said.

Looney takes over from former CEO Declan Cassidy, who is going to Miami, Florida, USA, to head Digicel's operations there.

13 Responses to “Digicel's cost of services reduced by 20% since 2008 – CEO Conor Looney”

  • xxxxxxxx (31/07/2014, 08:49) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    I MISS CASSIDY..LOL
  • TALK THAT (31/07/2014, 09:14) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Is the savings passed on to we the poor people
  • Schups (31/07/2014, 11:25) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Pure Rubish. But Fraser bring them here so it will be spun as positive lol
  • rattie (31/07/2014, 11:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The best net work!
  • Negro (31/07/2014, 13:13) Like (1) Dislike (21) Reply
    Another caucasian again? When can we get some black people in these executive positions?

    I am baffled by this quick move. From one white to another.
    • ooooo (31/07/2014, 13:54) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
      Poor oj.
    • NDP again (31/07/2014, 15:14) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      And labour spproved the work permit
    • this country gots issues (31/07/2014, 18:04) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Your comment is nothing but completely racist. It disgusts me to know that I live among such xenophobic sickos. Why do you feel better if a company is run by a person of black skin color. I personally prefer if they hire the most experienced and qualified person they can import. My skin is brown, but when I look at people I only see the skin color the same as I would the color of the shirt they are wearing.
      • kkk (31/07/2014, 22:50) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        In that case it will be oj now you are the racist this country got issues
  • long look me come from (31/07/2014, 15:15) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Oj should have been the new ceo
  • What is this (31/07/2014, 21:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    If digicel launched in 2009 and not 2008 what 20 percent drop they are talking about? So what was the operating cost before. They launch. Well i want thet so explain because i know there was no Digicel before thay year mentioned. Huuu these people
  • mm (01/08/2014, 08:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome new ceo
  • stop complaining (01/08/2014, 12:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    people, Digicel is irish based.Have common sense.
    Who head the following companies,businesses or organizations, black or white man ?
    1. Skelton Quarry
    2. UPs
    3. meridian constructin
    4. cct
    5. lime
    6. peebles
    7. hlscc
    8. bvi cable tv
    9. trc


    3. the ferry companies
    4. peebles
    5. hlscc
    6. constriction companies
    7. airport
    8. bvi investment club
    9.


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