Digicel Group, the largest telecommunications provider in the Caribbean and recent entrant to the Central American market, has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious World Communications Awards 2009.

Through its commitment to the delivery of best value, best network and best service, Digicel Group – which now has operations in 32 markets across the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific -  has been nominated in the ‘Best Operator in Developing Market’ and ‘Best Regional Operator’ categories of the awards.

Describing themselves as “uniting the telecoms industry each year to celebrate the best”, the World Communication Awards (WCA) are widely recognized as the most trusted global industry event of their kind and seek to recognize companies and individuals for excellence in innovation and service in the telecommunications sector.

On November 25th 2009, over 500 industry movers and shakers, CEOs and senior executives will witness key global industry players being recognized for their contribution to the telecommunications sector during the preceding year.

Colm Delves, CEO of Digicel Group, comments; “Since our launch in Jamaica in 2001, we have grown to now span 32 markets worldwide and to serve some ten million customers.  Digicel is a fast-paced, successful, innovative and constantly growing business – and it’s our commitment to best value, best network and best service that has got us to where we are today and resulted in us being shortlisted for these awards.” 

Also sharing the nominations with Digicel Group are Bharti Airtel, Safaricom, Viettel Corporation and AWCC/TSI in the category of Best Operator in Developing Markets and COLT, Interroute Communications, Pacnet and Viettel Corporations in the category of Best Regional Operator.