{"id":62721,"date":"2014-07-14T05:32:39","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=62721"},"modified":"2017-04-07T16:29:53","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T21:29:53","slug":"roundup-week-13-july-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2014\/07\/roundup-week-13-july-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 13 July 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 7 July to Sunday 13 July 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 7 July 2014<\/h3>\n

Haiti: Digicel blocks Voice over Internet Apps for Illegal Tax<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Haitians using services such as magicJack and Skype to communicate with loved ones overseas will no longer be able to through Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bmobile \u2018okay\u2019 with VoIP<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an \u201cinescapable\u201d feature of modern telecommunications and comparable to \u201ce-mail and games\u201d on a mobile network, a release from Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) stated yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JLP opposed to blocking VOIP<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 OPPOSITION spokesman on ICT Dr Andrew Wheatley has expressed concern about plans by Digicel and LIME to block voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) applications from their network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regulator to step in over VoIP concerns<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to meet with mobile operators Digicel and LIME as well as consumer groups to discuss the cellcos\u2019 recent blocking of unlicensed voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) services such as Viber and Skype\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wheatley knocks govt for Jamaica\u2019s drop in UN ICT ranking<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Opposition Spokesperson on ICT, Digital Society Development, Science and the Environment, Dr Andrew Wheatley, is knocking the Government for Jamaica\u2019s decline in ranking, based on the latest UN e-Government Survey\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Defending An Open Caribbean Internet<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 \u201c\u2026we are empowering individuals and businesses to get the best out of the internet when and how they want.\u201d \u2013 Mark Linehan, CEO of Digicel Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Viber CEO: Digicel block illegal<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 VIBER, one of the VoIP apps blocked by Irish telecom provider Digicel, said yesterday the move would be considered illegal in most countries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 8 July 2014<\/h3>\n

World Cup broadcast rights and wrongs<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Football fans are crying foul over World Cup coverage issues across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-business workshop launched in Dominica<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 An e-Business workshop which will incorporate an e-Commerce Diagnostic Assessment of participating firms around the OECS member states has been launched in Dominica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel’s VoIP Shutout Excuse Is Drivel<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I wish to respond to a guest column (‘Viber, others robbing Jamaica of revenue, Digicel says’, July 5, 2014) by Gail Moss-Solomon, head of legal and regulatory affairs at Digicel Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

National authorities examine broadband pricing regulations<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 National authorities around the Caribbean are in St. Kitts receiving expert level training in effective broadband pricing by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No VOIP ban for bmobile<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The decision on how to treat with customers using VOIP is based on what each local mobile provider knows of the capabilities of its network, TSTT said in a media release yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TATTTATT asks Digicel to hold hand on VoIP<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has asked Digicel to hold its hand on blocking certain third-party Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) while an investigation into the matter is ongoing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT to probe Digicel\u2019s \u2018Voice\u2019 block<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has launched an investigation into Digicel\u2019s decision to block certain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications from its network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 9 July 2014<\/h3>\n

Cable Seeking $15m Over Rubis Gas Leak<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas is suing Rubis and the operator of its Robinson Road gas station for up to $15 million in damages, alleging that their \u201cnegligence\u201d resulted in its property being contaminated by a 20,000-30,000 gallon-strong gasoline leak\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

VIDEO: Bahamians React to NSA Surveillance<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Nearly two months after The Intercept<\/em> revealed\u00a0that the National Security Agency has used the Bahamas as a \u201ctest bed\u201d for a powerful surveillance system that can collect and store an entire country\u2019s phone calls for up to 30 days, government officials and residents of the Caribbean nation remain conflicted over the spying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

America Movil selects Alcatel-Lucent for 4G LTE network in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Telecom operator America Movil has selected Alcatel-Lucent to roll out 4G LTE network in the Dominican Republic \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominican Ombudsman wants Indotel to review telecom tariffs<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The Office of the Ombudsman has requested that the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) work to improve the price of telecommunications services, reports Listin Diario\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US$33-m BPO projects in the pipeline<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 EIGHT technology projects valued at $3.7 billion are currently slated for Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Start-Up Jamaica Ready For ‘Tech-Preneur’ Pitches<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A new initiative to jump-start Jamaica’s entrepreneurial tech sector is now up and running and is taking lessons from countries as diverse as Chile, Vietnam and Jordan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Viber, Nimbuzz, and Other VoIP Apps Are Now Working Again in Jamaica After TATT Investigation Launches<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 After being banned by Jamaican carrier Digicel over what can easily be described as mobile carrier greed, it appears that Viber<\/a> and other VoIP applications that were banned by Digicel are now back online, \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel returns VoIP services<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean mobile provider Digicel yesterday agreed to allow its customers to access popular \u201cfree calls\u201d applications Viber, Tango and Nimbuzz once again after the Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT) started an investigation into complaints made about Digicel\u2019s action\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 10 July 2014<\/h3>\n

Cybercrime: No Bajan business is safe<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados businesses are among those who should be wary of the threat from cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Big Story: Tech businesses await IP reform to expand<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 O2 Micro\u2019s technology products are found in laptops, tablets, and TV sets from big name manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG, and Apple\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti – Social : Blocking of VoIP by Digicel, who is affected ?<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Since 17 June 2014 on the 4G network of the company Digicel, all applications (among others: Viber, Skype, Tango, Nimbuzz, MagicJack), which runs on devices using a SIM card are blocked\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Flag-map_of_Jamaica4 women among 15 lottery scam detainees<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption (MOCA) task force yesterday started to interrogate 15 people who were detained during anti-lottery scam operations in the parishes of St Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover between Thursday and yesterday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Poor Service From LIME Customer Care Agent<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: Having noticed that each time I added credit to my phone it would mysteriously disappear before I could get the chance to make calls, I decided to seek assistance from LIME in order to stop this from happening\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Start-Up Jamaica Attracts Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A new initiative to jump-start Jamaica\u2019s entrepreneurial tech sector is now up and running and following the lead of\u00a0countries as diverse as Chile, Vietnam and Jordan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean elections will be won or lost with social media<\/h4>\n

Montserrat <\/em>\u2013 Two digital media strategists believe that how political parties use social media in the coming years will impact their chances at the polls come Election Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cellular providers block \u2018free\u2019 call apps in Caribbean angering consumers<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A decision by one of the Caribbean\u2019s largest cell phone companies to block popular Internet call apps from using its network is catching the wrath of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Charge your cellphone, laptops before going to airport!<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 TRAVELLERS on flights leaving Jamaica’s international airports will soon be required to have charged cellular phones, laptop computers and other devices as part of new security measures being implemented by the United States’s Transport Security Administration (TSA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Free calls could come to an end<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Talking and messaging using apps that offer the service for free, could become a thing of the past\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT workers walk off the job<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A number of TSTT employees, at Caroline Building in Scarborough, walked off the job yesterday morning, citing unsafe conditions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 11 July 2014<\/h3>\n

LIME summer programme launched<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 THIRTY STUDENTS, including two who are differently abled, will take part in the LIME Summer Internship Programme this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Named in Billion Dollar Securities Scam<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The internet and news outlets, including CNN, have been abuzz since Thursday and today about a company called CYNK Technology and its networking site Introbiz whose address was traced to the Matalon building here on Coney Drive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PUC launches innovation programme for young entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is looking for young aspiring Belizean entrepreneurs and innovators to participate in a competition that may, down the road, make them a lot of money and name recognition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government: IP reform \u201cessential element\u201d to tech industry<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government told Cayman 27 they are in the advanced stages of drafting new intellectual property laws\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: SAT introduces 50 free music channel to digital line-up<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 SAT Telecommunications today announces the launch of 50 music channels that are now available to customers \u2013 free of charge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"DominicaFormer Marpin boss demands compensation; threatens lawsuit<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Past manager of Marpin 2K4 Ltd, Pericson Isidore, has given his former employer 14 days to comply with a letter demanding compensation for \u201cwrongful dismissal\u201d or the matter will be taken to court\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government’s Hands Tied In VoIP Blackout<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 There is nothing the Government can do to provide redress for Jamaican consumers who feel undone by the restriction on voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) applications by telecoms providers Digicel and LIME\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Airwatch Offers Means To Police Company Data On Mobile Devices<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mobile security firm AirWatch says it is eyeing Jamaica and the wider Caribbean as fresh territory to market its proprietary software which, it says, can discretely monitor use of company infor-mation on mobile devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Multiple arrests in anti-lottery scam operation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Western Jamaica was the focal-point of local and foreign officials yesterday, July 10, as the police move to clamp-down on lottery scamming activities in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Viber Reports Uptick In Traffic Amid VoIP Blockade – Telecoms Effort Described As Bad For Business, Education Services<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A blockade of Internet-calling services, or VoIP, by local telecoms could impact the development of entrepreneurial companies in the technology sector and other services, sector interests say\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

St Kitts Rejects Bitcoin for Citizenship By Investment Programme<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 St Kitts and Nevis\u2019 Citizenship by Investment programme does not recognize the software-based currency Bitcoins as a legal investment currency, the government said in a statement issued Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Kids excited as CoderDojo comes to TT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 As the youngsters delve into the electronic age and are eager to conquer the challenges that computers, ipads, kindles and iphones pose to them, a group of 20 students had the opportunity, courtesy Digicel and the University of the West Indies, to participate in the first CoderDojo in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 12 July 2014<\/h3>\n

Intellectual property strategy in the works<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT, with the assistance of the World Intellectual Property Organization, has formulated a national intellectual property strategic plan with the objective of making our economy more competitive globally\u2026 more<\/a>property<\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/2\/2d\/LIME_Logo.gif\"LIME takes on 30 interns<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Thirty young people will enter the world of work with Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunication provider LIME when the company\u2019s 2014 Summer Internship Programme starts on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Forbes: Designing for Mobile Digital Content in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 My desktop is only for traditional work, no Facebooking, Tweeting or Instagraming. Note, though, that I do use these social networks for what I call virtual work. I know, I know, there\u2019s no such thing! Work is work! \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Speeds Up The Net<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 THE internet super highway here has become better but only for customers of Columbus Communications St. Lucia Limited operating under the Flow brand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

3rd Circuit rules on Mount Pleasant cell tower dispute<\/h4>\n

United States Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed in part and reversed in part a District Court decision to dismiss a complaint filed by Mount Pleasant homeowners against InSite Towers and the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources about the construction of a cellular transmission tower in the homeowners’ back yards\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 13 July 2014<\/h3>\n

VoIP Block Is Not A Net Neutrality Issue, Says Digicel<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica has confirmed that it is still blocking Viber and other VoIP providers, despite reports that many people are still accessing the services via its network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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