March 24th 2006 - The countdown begins Digicel launches in seven days!

Caribbean's Mobile Provider of Choice Announces Official Launch Date and Reinforces Commitment of Excellence and Value to Antigua & Barbuda Customers ST. JOHN'S ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, March 24th, 2006 The people of Antigua and Barbuda have only seven days left to wait before they can experience Digicel's superior services, excellent coverage, competitive rates, cutting-edge innovation and state of the art handsets as the Caribbean company has today announced that it will launch services on Friday, March 31st. The announcement follows the official endorsement yesterday (Thursday, March 23rd) by the Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications for Antigua and Barbuda, Hon Edmond Mansoor of Digicel's acquisition of Antigua Cingular Wireless Ltd. The Government of Antigua & Barbuda fully appreciates the fact that exposure to competition improves efficiency and reduces the cost to the customer. Digicel has demonstrated across its other Caribbean markets that it is a dynamic promoter of its products and services so the people of Antigua & Barbuda can look forward to even more benefits that will naturally arrive from Digicel's entry into the marketplace, said Minister Mansoor. In the build up to the launch date, Digicel has set in motion an exciting schedule of events and activities to thank existing customers and the people of Antigua and Barbuda for their support. Digicel's launch will be heralded with a spectacular free concert at the Rising Sun Grounds on Thursday night, March 24th involving the hottest Caribbean music stars such as Alison Hinds and Morgan Heritage. Beginning today, all existing Antigua Cingular Wireless customers will automatically become Digicel customers will receive EC$20.00 free credit as a mark of appreciation for their loyalty throughout the transition period. New customers are being invited to choose their own Digicel number giving pre-paid customers the fun opportunity to personsalise their phone number. Already choices such as 721-COOL and 721-SEXY have proven popular! In order to avail of this opportunity, new Digicel customers must call 721-1000 or 721-2000 and the allocation is done on a first come first served basis. When we open our doors on March 31st we will be offering a very attractive and beneficial introductory offer to welcome our new customers to the Digicel network said Mr Darren Derrick, General Manager of Digicel Antigua & Barbuda. Digicel is very excited about entering this market and the role it will play in offering services that place Antigua & Barbuda at the cutting-edge of technology which challenges competitors in a manner that drives positive business development. We thank the Government and people of Antigua & Barbuda for their ongoing support and in particular the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications and reiterate our commitment to become the provider of choice and play an active role in Antigua & Barbuda's community and economy he added. With operations in 15 Caribbean countries, Digicel is one of the region's most recognized brands. As well as enjoying an average 63% market share across its network, Digicel has consistently been recognized by independent research as the number one company for customer service in Jamaica.