Digicel Jamaica is a telecommunications company operating in Jamaica, founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien. It launched its services in Jamaica in April of the same year. Digicel Jamaica is a subsidiary of Digicel Group, which operates across more than 30 markets worldwide. The company's ownership lies primarily with Denis O'Brien, who has contributed significantly to its assets and operations. Digicel has been a significant player in the Jamaican telecommunications market, contributing to the country's mobile phone network and home entertainment provisions.
Digicel acquired rival Claro in 2011 and subsequently merged and shut down operations in 2012.
3G Network
The company launched its 3G network in December 2008, upgrading to HSPA+ in June 2012.
3G Frequency Bands
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
The company launched its 4G network in June 2016 initially over the 700 MHz band, later adding B4 and B2 services in 2018 and 2020 respectively.
4G Frequency Bands
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20
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Active
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20
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Active
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10
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Active
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5
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Active
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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