About Telecom
Telecom Bermuda has been providing the highest quality telecommunication applications since 1968. Through the years we have achieved close relationships with many of the world's leading companies, such as Motorola Inc., Racal Radio Ltd., and DMC Corp. Telecom is a telecommunications system integrator and service provider. Our services are used by many of Bermuda's top companies and we provide bespoke and world class telecommunications solutions to the Police and Public safety, Bermuda Government, the construction and hospitality industries. Telecom services and provides manufacturer's warranties on the products we sell.
Telecom was the first to deploy international Skypaging, email to paging services, GPS tracking, trunked radio, GSM cellular (now under the AT&T Wireless). The Company focuses on the core radio, paging, wireless data products and undertakes bespoke projects such as the new Motorola Marine VHF system designed to make the local maritime environment a safer place.
Current product developments include new concepts for GPS navigation and tracking working with Deluo, point to point wireless data with Proxim equipment, and an exciting new Point of Sale application that will reduce store swipe card processing time to a few seconds. We are also introducing Talkabout radios for low cost personal communications.
The Company Mission Statement
Telecom will provide only the highest quality networks and products and will serve Bermuda with innovative and reliable modern technology. We will achieve the highest standards of service. Our goal will be that we are easy to do business with and we provide a rewarding environment for our staff and the best solutions to our customers.
News
5 November 2003 - Telecom comes through Fabian with Flying colours
While the roof came off our Admin building at Shelly Bay we are proud to announce that all our major infrastructure stayed up and in 100% service throughout the hurricane. Telecom radio and paging service not only provides the most cost effective communication but also delivers the highest reliability. Many of our customers include the key communications carriers and they used our service extensively during and after the storm.
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7 November 2002 - Telecom Sells GSM Business to AT&T Wireless.
(HAMILTON, BERMUDA) - AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) today
announced its entrance into Bermuda through the acquisition of 60% of the shares
of Telecom Bermuda's GSM (Global Standard for Mobile Communications) business.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
"Our investment in Telecom Bermuda's GSM business goes to our strategy of
expanding the AT&T Wireless next-generation network to locations where our
customers work, live, and play," said Stephanie Bariault, Vice President and
General Manager for AT&T Wireless Caribbean Services. "Bermuda is a hub for
financial and insurance services and attracts a substantial number of business
visitors from the U.S., Canada, and Europe who require advanced wireless
services. Telecom Bermuda was the first operator in Bermuda to launch a GSM
system, perfectly complementing AT&T Wireless' new next-generation network
in the United States."
AT&T Wireless is one of the largest providers of wireless voice and data
services in North America, currently serving in excess of 20 million customers
in the United States. The company has recently concluded construction of a GSM/GPRS network across the United States with the launch of New York City in
October 2002.
Through its investment in Canadian operator Rogers AT&T
Wireless, AT&T Wireless operates the largest consolidated GSM/GPRS network
in the western hemisphere.
"We are excited that customers in Bermuda will benefit from AT&T
Wireless' entrance in the market. AT&T Wireless' heritage of offering
innovative products and services and its high quality standards will be embraced
by our customers. "We have built a strong international business with over 130
international roaming agreements, and we look forward to extending those
capabilities with AT&T Wireless," said Richard Scott, General Manager,
Telecom Bermuda.
The company has started immediate work to enhance voice capacity and quality
in Bermuda. In 2003, an upgrade to the network will bring GPRS data services to
Telecom Bermuda's customers as well as visitors. AT&T Wireless expects to
launch these new services in Bermuda in the coming months. More information and
announcements will be made as appropriate.
AT&T Wireless has begun work to enhance wireless voice capacity and
quality in Bermuda. In 2003, an upgrade to the network will bring GPRS data
services to Telecom Bermuda's customers as well as visitors. AT&T Wireless
expects to launch these new services in Bermuda in the coming months.
About AT&T Wireless AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) is the largest
independently traded wireless carrier in the United States, following our split
from AT&T on 9 July 2001. We operate one of the largest digital wireless
networks in North America. With more than 20 million subscribers, and full-year
2001 revenues exceeding $13.6 billion, AT&T Wireless is committed to being
among the first to deliver the next generation of wireless products and
services. Today, we offer customers high-quality mobile wireless communications
services, voice or data, to businesses or consumers, in the U.S. and
internationally. AT&T Wireless Customer Advantage is our commitment to
ensure that customers have the right equipment, the right calling plan, and the
right customer services options - today and tomorrow. For more information,
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