Who is the largest telecommunications company in Belize?

Digi is the largest leading telecommunications company in Belize. Digi, formally known as Belize Telemedia Limited, was established on December 13, 1987 by the Belize Telecommunications Authority (BTA) and Cable & Wireless, plc. (C&W). C&W and BTA evolved and grew through decades of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

What happened to Belize Telecommunications Limited?

On May 29, with the coming into force of the Belize Telecommunications Undertaking (Belize Telecommunications Limited Operations) Vesting Act on May 29th 2007 (the “Act”), all the goodwill properties, assets, obligations and rights of Belize Telecommunications Limited were transferred to Belize Telemedia Limited.

Who owns Belize Telemedia Limited?

On August 25, by virtue of an Act of Legislature of Belize, the Government of Belize became the owner of the majority of the shares in Belize Telemedia Limited. The remaining shares are owned by 908 small shareholders. In September, the General Sales Tax of 12.5% was removed from all Internet services for both fixed and mobile services.

What cellular service does Belize Telemedia offer?

Belize Telemedia Ltd. offers its cellular service under the “Digicell,” brand, a digital service on the GSM dual band 850/1900 MHz technology, and on 4G LTE network provided by Huawei infrastructure. Cell plans in Belize are easy to understand. Basically they can be broken into two segments – Post and Pre Paid.

When did telecommunications start in Belize?

Telecommunications in Belize dates back to 1902, when a manual line linked Belize City with Consejo Village in the Corozal District in the Northern region of the country.

What is the first telephone system in Belize?

A manual wireline links Belize City with Consejo Village in the Corozal District. Cable & Wireless, Plc, a British firm, introduces the first telephone system in Belize with international radio-telephone links. The Government of Belize gives Cable & Wireless a license for telecommunications services.