Internet Infrastructure Related Links: Articles on the media Letters Menu Articles Menu From the National Development Strategy Digicel: Local subscriber base over 100,000 May 16, 2007 Digicel taps international gateway May 12, 2007 DIGICEL offers “ crystal clear international calls” May 12, 2007 A Virtual Life May 12, 2007 Digicel gets interim permit for overseas calls May 10, 2007 With Internet, other services disruption: Digicel gets temporary licence for international calls May 10, 2007 DBL launching internet banking April 14, 2007 Netsurf.com cafe offers kids free IT course April 11, 2007 Technology March 6, 2007 The battle for the local cell phone market begins in earnest February 18, 2007 Welcome Digicel February 17, 2007 `Guyana open to business’ February 17, 2007 Massive crowds storm Digicel stores at official launch February 16, 2007 GT&T kicks off ‘Blue Power' promotion February 16, 2007 Bargain hunters throng cell phone dealers February 15, 2007 Digicel launch stirs battle February 15, 2007 Digicel stores at official launch February 15, 2007 GT&T kicks off ‘Blue Power' promotion February 15, 2007 Digicel launches $60M investment with free credit, BlackBerry service February 15, 2007 Hello…Digicel hooks up in Guyana!!! February 14, 2007 Enter Digicel -- offers `exciting first’ February 14, 2007 Digicel launches BlackBerry Connect service February 2, 2007 Parliament goes WiFi February 1, 2007 Digicel launches BlackBerry connect for Sony Ericsson p990 January 26, 2007 Guyanese need to embrace technology to move forward December 21, 2006 PM urges increased use of computers December 11, 2006 Spam, it's what's for breakfast December 10, 2006 Airport maintains heightened security December 8, 2006 Small steps towards the larger goal December 8, 2006 Guyana and the War on Terror II December 7, 2006 Terror threat hunt continues December 7, 2006 No prime suspect yet in e-mail threat - Rohee December 6, 2006 Feds. still to catch ‘terror threat' suspect December 6, 2006 Guyana and the War on Terror December 6, 2006 FBI briefs President on terror threat email December 6, 2006 Techno-culture December 2, 2006 Keeping abreast with technological development July 23, 2004 Watch out for modem hijacking July 12, 2004 Guyana targeted in 'modem hijacking' scams June 26, 2004 What computer users say about...Linux software over Microsoft May 31, 2004 Linux users hold expo on software's benefits May 30, 2004 Linux Expo offering free IT learning opportunity May 29, 2004 Jagdeo promises a radio set in every village May 20, 2004 Vivian Harris reports came 'via satellite' on WRHM-Capitol News May 13, 2004 Wind and sun power Rupununi internet cafe April 15, 2004 New computers to boost post office work March 24, 2004 Georgetown Chamber urges wider use of computer technology in public service March 10, 2004 Telecommunications competition delayed - again February 15, 2004 GT&T presents computers to Uitvlugt Primary School January 24, 2004 IPED launches Internet service for trainee entrepreneurs December 20, 2003 CPCE, St. Agnes Primary get $2.6M computer gifts November 13, 2003 Guyanese website exploding on the Internet November 4, 2003 Teachers complete IT course October 22, 2003 15 teachers complete course in Information Technology October 22, 2003 Starr Computers launches hi-tech exhibition October 21, 2003 Local technicians fend off ‘Blaster’ worm attack August 15, 2003 ‘Blaster’ worm affecting many Internet users locally August 14, 2003 Mayor heads new information technology committee July 8, 2003 Text messaging to be launched July 15 July 7, 2003 Internet service still crawling after severing of cable June 21, 2003 $14.5M contract signed for IT labs at three secondary schools June 7, 2003 E-commerce bill prepared to govern internet activity May 14, 2003 Text messaging likely soon on cell phones April 29, 2003 GT&T donates digital line to National Library February 24, 2003 GT&T gifts National Library free DSL service February 22, 2003 UG opens legal resource centre February 19, 2003 `Webcasters' urged to spread technology February 11, 2003 Webcasting goes to UG February 8, 2003 Home Affairs ministry to link agencies' computers January 14, 2003 Mahaica youths get computer centre through President’s youth programme December 12, 2002 UG holds website design course November 23, 2002 Technology education workshop gears for pilot programme in schools November 14, 2002 Call centres at Linden and East Coast to employ 500 youths October 9, 2002 Medical transcription service a step higher - President September 24, 2002 State-of-the-art computer lab donated to UG Berbice campus August 23, 2002 Internet services August 12, 2002 Computer company folds, leaving students stranded August 11, 2002 New computer centre seeks to address workplace needs July 27, 2002 Coming of age with computers July 1, 2002 Boost for computer literacy drive in schools, teachers college June 25, 2002 Keep pace with technology, but beware computer viruses June 16, 2002 YWCA receives UK boost to set up computer training centre June 16, 2002 Can public services adapt to the internet revolution June 16, 2002 YWCA introducing IT training with British help June 14, 2002 Government committed to finding a solution May 25, 2002 Pre-teen earns diploma in Microcomputer Studies March 24, 2002 Guyana to benefit from technology transfer agreement with India February 26, 2002 Calls in exchanges to cost 200% more February 20, 2002 Government warned against unilateral moves to break telecoms monopoly February 10, 2002 Luncheon stresses Government stand on telecoms reform February 7, 2002 Government ready to move unilaterally on telecoms reform February 5, 2002 US$5M call centre for March start February 4, 2002 i-Net clinches Microsoft partnership February 2, 2002 Guyana seeks to keep pace with technological advances January 22, 2002 Moving forward in the computer age January 20, 2002 Deal for US$5M Berbice telecoms centre signed January 19, 2002 Internet pilot for teacher training underway December 21, 2001 Young entrepreneur opens another city Internet service December 19, 2001 AT&T and GT&T resume links November 6, 2001 Microsoft ready to up service here October 3, 2001 Microsoft upbeat on Guyana investment opportunities October 3, 2001 Catching the information technology wave September 25, 2001 Guyanese have a right to best cellular service available September 16, 2001 MicroSoft investors for talks with Guyana Government September 7, 2001 Cellular etiquette August 27, 2001 Hinds promises: tough, but fair negotiations in telecom reform August 21, 2001 IT and tertiary education July 27, 2001 Phone company adamant i-Net's operations illegal July 7, 2001 I-Net says it is operating within framework of licence July 4, 2001 Would-be competitors of GT&T face difficulties July 1, 2001 Fogarty's offering Internet shopping June 22, 2001 Unlicenced satellite internet service at risk of closure June 21, 2001 Government appoints new telecommunications advisor June 17, 2001 PM raises calls to Guyana problems with GT&T June 16, 2001 Experts say teachers' response to IT training remarkable June 9, 2001 Computer whiz kid to hold workshop here in August May 24, 2001 Computerisation of schools in Barbados already yielding results - consultant May 20, 2001 Overwhelming response to new cellular service rates - GT&T May 4, 2001 Cell phone rush at GTT&T office May 3, 2001 Internet access May 2, 2001 Many still not dialing seven-digit telephone numbers - GT&T April 22, 2001 Computer literacy should be part of curriculum from primary level April 18, 2001 Local radio still on threshold of Internet broadcasting April 17, 2001 The GT&T dividends issue - nothing much to shout about March 20, 2001 Good progress being made in telecoms reform - Hinds February 22, 2001 GT&T says no problems with calls to Guyana February 7, 2001 Smooth seven digits switch February 2, 2001 Telephone congrats February 2, 2001 High-tech phone cable launched January 31, 2001 GT&T launches major new international link January 31, 2001 Phone company to review procedures January 16, 2001 The impact of new technology January 15, 2001 Phone company apologises for Internet breakdown January 9, 2001 Internet blackout January 8, 2001 GT&T introduces Seven-Digit System numbering system January 8, 2001 Phone company glitch disrupts internet services January 6, 2001 Submarine cable can lower GT&T Internet charges November 23, 2000 Cellular company confident it can compete with GT&T November 11, 2000 Phone company concerned at call centres bypass November 5, 2000 Hooking up the schools October 12, 2000 All schools to be hooked to Internet October 11, 2000 Phone company ups the ante October 10, 2000 Grace Kennedy's 151 collect call service to US launched October 7, 2000 Consumers urged to change password often October 3, 2000 New wireless Internet café promises fast service October 2, 2000 Miami firm applies for cellular phone licence here September 26, 2000 Caribbean firm to venture US$21M in telecoms sector September 26, 2000 GT&T must have competition September 26, 2000 In next five years, 50,000 homes should have computers September 25, 2000 Telephone expansion will facilitate distance learning September 17, 2000 Phone company wants local rates doubled September 11, 2000 Central Surf Net opens its doors September 8, 2000 GT&T maintains it has no control over U.S. phone calls problem September 8, 2000 For sanity's sake September 8, 2000 Contract with telecoms reform expert signed September 5, 2000 Guyana moves to end GT&T monopoly August 20, 2000 IDB approves telecommunications reform project August 13, 2000 The quality of service offered by the telephone company July 31, 2000 GT&T denies unfair competition in cellphone sales July 16, 2000 IDB board to consider US$1.5M telecoms aid package to Guyana July 10, 2000 Law courts get six computers from President July 1, 2000 Govt ready for wide ranging talks with phone company June 3, 2000 New computer centre opens in Tucville May 27, 2000 Foreign Ministry takes technological leap May 24, 2000 Bridging the digital divide May 22, 2000 GT&T's link up with Americas 11 cable likely by mid-June May 18, 2000 Drastic change of attitude to science, technology necessary May 12, 2000 Cox, others challenge GT&T's monopoly in High Court April 23, 2000 GT&T's inbound traffic up April 17, 2000 SOFTECH introduces WINDOWS 2000 April 16, 2000 Homework Help April 15, 2000 Softech hosts Microsoft seminar April 9, 2000 Lack of phone lines halts internet traffic at peak periods March 25, 2000 Consensus in telecom restructuring vital March 11, 2000 Pressure mounts over phone industry problems March 11, 2000 A new world telecommunications order February 11, 2000 Commercial Website to aid Guyana-U.S. trade February 4, 2000 US Embassy business facilitation centre offers e-commerce February 4, 2000 Service providers urge GT&T to back off February 3, 2000 Phone company in showdown with Internet groups February 3, 2000 AT&T accuses GT&T of extreme 'whip sawing' January 21, 2000 Marketing on the worldwide Web January 20, 2000 Dialpad handles overseas calls to the USA January 20, 2000 Block on overseas phone calls website lifted January 15, 2000 Has GT&T a case? January 14, 2000 GT&T's problem with AT&T January 12, 2000 Telephone competition doesn't make sense for Guyana right now January 12, 2000 Phone company enters pact with another US carrier January 11, 2000 GT&T should have advised about likely calls block January 11, 2000 Phone users caught in middle of stand-off between GT&T, US firm January 8, 2000 AT&T ends telephone service to Guyana in accounting rate spat January 6, 2000 Y2K bug fails to surface January 3, 2000 Phone company's licence silent on exclusiveness December 19, 1999 The e-commerce revolution December 19, 1999 SOFTECH carving niche in IT sector December 12, 1999 Internet providers welcome proposed regulatory legislation October 28, 1999 Cyberspace job agency zeroes in on Guyana October 21, 1999 Information technology changing traditions August 26, 1999 Phone run around August 17, 1999 From Songhai to cyberspace August 2, 1999 Youths complete free internet cafe course August 2, 1999 Students graduate from GuyBerNet August 2, 1999 The Internet July 3, 1999 New Internet service will promote sustainable development June 30, 1999 Bar Association sets up Internet website May 16, 1999 The Internet and the Access Question Guyana to go Online! 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