NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC has snipped another ribbon, signifying the opening of its brand-new retail store in the Marsh Harbour community. BTC’s CEO, Sameer Bhatti was in Abaco for the grand event. “As a business, we are reaffirming our commitment to our colleagues and the people of Abaco to provide best-in-class connectivity and service,” he […]
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MOBILE RIVALS CASH IN ON HOLIDAY SPENDING: Both Aliv & BTC see surge in Black Friday sales
“All indicators point to a rebound in spending” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Mobile competitors BTC and Aliv saw strong sales during their respective Black Friday promotions, with the latter claiming its “strongest Black Friday on record”. Patrice Thompson, Aliv’s general manager of sales, told Eyewitness News: “Aliv experienced the strongest black Friday on record, acquiring [the] […]
BTC sharing the magic of broadband with 10k customers for Christmas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC has announced its latest initiative as part of its “Share the Magic of Christmas Campaign”, a fiber upgrade targeting an additional 10,000 homes in New Providence just before the holidays. BTC plans to light up these homes with up to 600mbps of super-fast broadband connectivity for Christmas. BTC CEO Andre Foster […]
BTC to continue fiber-to-the-home push in 2022 to bridge digital divide
“We’ve delivered a lot in 2021, but in 2022 we must do even more” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will continue to focus on efforts to bridge the digital divide by providing greater access across the country through its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services as part of its 2022 strategy, the company said yesterday. Inge […]
BTC sees “double digit” subscriber growth on fixed services says CEO
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Telecommunication Company’s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday the company has seen “double-digit” subscriber growth on its fixed services André Foster told reporters on the sidelines of the company’s press conference that sales have been “amazing” over the last half-year. “Our focus this year has been on maintaining a growth trajectory on […]
BTC first in country with fixed mobile convergence; aims for 70K new fiber-to-home connects by year’s end
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to have 70,000 new homes connected to its fiber-to-the home infrastructure by year’s end, according to its chief executive, with the company becoming the first communications provider in country to offer fixed mobile convergence (FMC). Andre Foster, BTC CEO, during a media event last Friday, […]
BTC reduces costs of prepaid plans in response to pandemic
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC said yesterday that it has reduced the costs of its prepaid mobile plans with an emphasis on ‘supersizing’ the value to its subscribers. The new prepaid combo plans come as a response to the global pandemic, which continues to impact many Bahamians. BTC CEO, Andre Foster said: “We’re optimistic about our […]
BTC and Cable Bahamas urge URCA to complete mobile market review
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Both the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Cable Bahamas (CBL) have urged their regulator to complete the long-promised mobile market review as a matter of urgency, with the latter noting that uncertainty over whether there will be a third mobile operator will delay investment in 5G. BTC and CBL, in their responses […]
BTC unions reject company’s early retirement program offer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) line staff and managers union representatives have taken issue with the company’s decision to offer an Enhanced Early Retirement Program (EERP), with one union head describing the company’s actions as “distasteful”. BTC said in a statement yesterday that while it remains committed to transforming its business into […]
BTC gifts five community organizations with monetary support to brighten the holidays
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) gifted five community organizations with monetary support to help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need during the holiday season. The Children’s Emergency Hostel, Hands for Hunger, Elizabeth Children’s Home, F.O.A.M. and Reach Out and Touch Ministries on Grand Bahama all received donations. BTC […]
BTC launches nationwide connectivity campaign
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC has announced that it has kicked off an aggressive national connectivity campaign geared at connecting every home across the country with broadband services. The company said in a statement that through this program, any customer regardless of their location in the country will have access to a customized solution to meet […]