The Tribune

EVER since the Bahamas Telecommunications Company launched 4G in Nassau less than 12 months ago, the company has been working to upgrade its infrastructure countrywide.

Last month, 4G reached Cat Island and the residents now join those in New Providence, Grand Bahama; North, South and West Eleuthera; Exuma, Bimini the Berry Islands and Abaco already enjoying faster service.

The southeast islands of the Bahamas are next, said the company.

The 4G Family Fun Day launch on Cat Island’s New Bight on December 2 celebrated the arrival of the new service with live music, games, giveaways and assorted goodies for both adults and children.

Marlon Johnson, BTC senior vice-president of brand and communications, said: “This celebratory launch of 4G in Cat Island is the first in a month-long series of BTC Christmas season activities country-wide. We have a lot of exciting community events and activities planned, including several Christmas Fun Days at other BTC locations.

“From toy drives and parties for less fortunate children, to the opening of our Carmichael location on December 15, BTC has a lot happening throughout the month, culminating with one lucky customer winning a brand new 2013 Ford Escape to be presented in January.”

BTC also has plans to start its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network within the first three months of 2013. The LTE network will be ten times faster than 4G and the full roll out will most likely need 12-18 months.