Technology
Local trade website hack hits 1,000s of users
(CNS Business): The Cayman-based web directory and trading site, Ecay Business, has been hacked, impacting what the local regulator has said is thousands of user accounts, passwords and email addresses. Users are being urged to change their passwords and any other passwords they use on other sites similar to the ones used on Ecay.
Cayman’s internet domain set to go global
(CNS Business): The Information & Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) will be opening up access to the .KY domain on the global market Wednesday, allowing anyone in the world to register a local Cayman domain on a first-come, first-served basis. Managing Director Alee Fa’amoe said that the ICTA has identified interest on the international stage for […]
ICTA decides against Local Loop Unbundling
(CNS Business): Cayman’s telecoms regulator, the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA), has denied Digicel’s request for access to LIME’s fibre and copper network. Following a three-year debate, the ICTA has determined that the telecoms group does not have to allow access for infrastructure sharing services that Digicel had requested in 2012.
C&W first quarter shows growth across region
(CNS Business): Cable & Wireless Communications announced revenue is up and trading in line with outlook and Columbus integration was progressing well, according to their recently released interim results. The data gives a detailed analysis on the first quarter performance and financial position since the year ended 31 March. The update revealed revenues of US$583 […]
CUC in legal wrangle with telecom firms
(CNS Business): A legal battle has begun as Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd (CUC) seeks a restraining order against two local cable providers in the Cayman Islands. According to papers filed with the Grand Court, CUC officials claim both Logic and C3 used CUC’s utility poles to hang cable lines without permission. CUC filed two writs […]
Free Data Weekend hits the spot
(CNS Business): Prepaid mobile customers rejoiced when telecommunication provider LIME offered free data last weekend as part of their “Big Your Life” summer promotion. The free offer is a first in the Cayman Islands and a first for LIME Caribbean. Prepaid customers were able roam the web, download music and much more free of charge, from […]
LIME responds to internet speed petition
(CNS Business): An online petition is circulating throughout Cayman demanding “decent internet” on the island. Local campaigner Sandra Catron started the petition and said it’s time to mandate that customers actually receive the broadband internet speeds they are paying for.
Solar farm coming to Health City
(CNS Business): Health City Cayman Islands is going green with the first ever 1.2 megawatt solar farm for a Caribbean hospital. Hospital officials said the solar farm will be one of the largest non-utility systems in the Caribbean and continues Health City’s commitment to utilising renewable energy technologies.
C&W to use post hurricane drone technology
(CNS Business): With hurricane season just around the corner, telecoms provider Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W) is investigating the use of drone technology as an approach to restoring network communication during the aftermath of a natural disaster, making them the first to introduce drone surveillance in the region. Adopting this type of technology, official said, […]
ICTA to set rules of local TV content
(CNS Business): The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) is changing the framework of licence obligations for cable TV and redefining what “local content” means for broadcast carriers in the Cayman Islands. The television regulators told CNS Business they are also looking into creating a universal service fund to collect fees from cable companies to […]
‘LIME’ brand to be replaced by ‘Flow’
(CNS Business): Cable & Wireless Communication (CWC) officials said it’s time to say “goodbye” to the brand name LIME and “hello” to the new brand name Flow. LIME’s parent company, CWC, announced on Wednesday it will soon change its name to FLOW in the Cayman Islands and other markets throughout the Caribbean. This announcement comes […]
Telecoms merger good for customers
(CNS Business): Two billion-dollar telecommunication companies have joined forces to take technology and customer service to the next level. Cable and Wireless Communications, which operates as LIME throughout the Caribbean, announced the company has complete its US$1.85 billion acquisition of all of the equity of Columbus International Inc.
Regulator approves growth in CORE power
(CNS Business): The Electricity Regulatory Authority has approved an extension in the capacity of the consumer-owned renewable energy generation programme, known as CORE by 1MW and extended the contracts to 25 years. The ERA and Caribbean Utilities Company said the growth of the programme, which allows CUC customers to feed renewable energy from private solar panels […]
CWC partners with Facebook for simple login
(CNS Business): Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), the parent company of LIME, is partnering with Facebook to provide customers a more simple and personalised way to access free Wi-Fi, starting with LIME Barbados, where the new service will launch in the first quarter of 2015.
C&W dials up the profits during 3rd quarter
(CNS Business): Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) announced group revenue was up 5% at $444 million when it released the results of its third quarter performance and financial position. The communication giant and parent company of LIME said mobile revenue was up 4%, driven by strong subscriber growth across Panama and LIME markets. The firm […]
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