Monday, June 19, 2006, Fort Au France, Martinique: Digicel, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications company in the Caribbean has today marked the launch of its services in the French West Indies market of Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana with the announcement of an initial investment of US$ 25 million over the first year intended to grow its operations.

Digicel entered the marketplace through its purchase of Bouygues Telecom Caraibe in April 2006, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of Bouygues Telecom that recorded 2005 revenues of Euro 117 million (US$ 148 million) including handset sales .   With this acquisition Digicel gained over 160,000 subscribers and further expanded its pan Caribbean network.

Digicel is focused on stimulating the French West Indies market place through a comprehensive set of offerings to mobile customers that include high value services, customer loyalty rewards, and the widest range of cutting edge mobile phones backed by a state-of-the-art-network and 24/7 customer care.

In its signature approach to bold brand marketing and delivering on its tagline Expect More, Get More, Digicel held free outdoor concerts in each of the three markets headlined by international reggae stars Shaggy and Junior Kelly, are heralding Digicel's introduction to the people of Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana.   The company is also giving away a free football and football kit with every initial Top Up card or postpaid plan purchased.

Speaking at launch activities in Martinique , Mr. Kevin White, CEO of Digicel Eastern Caribbean said: We are proud to have inherited a strong team and a good business with the resources and focus that Digicel brings to market. We are confident that we will now bring outstanding value and great new services to our customers in Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana . Our investment and fresh approach will support the local management team in strengthening Digicel's connections with the people of this region.

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With its launch, Digicel is bringing to the market, innovative and accessible offers that French West Indies mobile customers have wanted. They include:

-         Per Second Billing from the first second

-         Twin for Life offer every new Digicel customer receives a free SIM card which allows them free calls for life to this additional number there is also the option of the purchase of a Motorola C118 handset for just EURO 9 to accompany the free SIM

-         The choice of four exclusive mobile phones at the cost of just EURO 49

-         100 free text messages with every phone purchase

According to Eric Viel , CEO of Digicel French West Indies: At Digicel, we say to our customers expect more get more' and we deliver on that promise. We have the widest range of services and handsets along with the best value offers in the marketplace. We are very confident about the quality of our network and therefore are offering dropped call compensation. These are just some of the many benefits customers are experiencing so far because of our presence in the market place.

With the commitment to the creation of a seamless pan Caribbean network, Digicel has invested over US$1 billion in the Caribbean region and employs over 2000 persons, creating one of the most admired and leading brands in the region.

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ABOUT DIGICEL

Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest growing wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean .   After five years, Digicel is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-art handsets. It is the largest GSM operator in the region.

By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at the cutting edge of wireless communications.

Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and has operations in twenty countries including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba , Barbados , Bermuda, Bonaire, Curaçao, The Cayman Islands, Dominica , French Guiana , Grenada , Guadeloupe , Haiti , Jamaica , Martinique, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia , St. Vincent and the Grenadines , Trinidad & Tobago & Turks & Caicos. Digicel also has coverage in St Martin and St Barths and expects further significant growth.

The company is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including the West Indies Cricket Team, Special Olympics teams across the Caribbean and is title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup, which involves over 30 Caribbean countries and is an important qualifier towards the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more information on Digicel.