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From as early as the 1800's, Cable & Wireless has played a significant role in laying the foundations for today's telephony and data services now available on the island, which has made Barbados one of the top 10 ranked countries in the Americas¹ with the ability for its citizens to access and use telecommunications services.
Take a look now at some of the highlights of our over 120 years of providing telecommunications services to Barbados.
(¹ source : the International Telecommunications Union's Digital Access Index)
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Beginnings
Introduction of local telephone service to the island; initial links connecting Barbados to the Caribbean and the Americas being laid |
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Early expansion
1940's to 1960s - Coverting from manual to automatic exchanges; establishing wireless services |
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Preparing for digital
Connections via satellite, Barbados' role in the ECFS, introduction of fibre optic cable |
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Rebranding & amalgamation
Four companies become one; introduction of internet services to the island |
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Present day
Going digital, introduction of Global Services for Mobile (GSM) |
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