The operations of Digicel starts with an investment of more than $350 million, a new GSM/EDGE network and the opening of the more than 100 exclusive stores countrywide on Tuesday.

Raul Burgos, executive president of Digicel Panam, explained that the launch of the operation will have close to 85% national coverage and they expect to be at 87% in two weeks and at 90% in one month.

Source: Estrategia & Negocios

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