Mobile network to be upgraded

Cable & Wireless is upgrading its network to provide additional capacity for the very latest mobile services.

Commercial director Mark Briers said the upgrade will ensure the company can continue to meet a growing demand for the latest mobile technology and features.

‘We have seen from our network how mobile usage throughout the Bailiwick is increasing month by month. This is largely being driven by the uptake of new services, such as picture messaging, Blackberry, and mobile Internet access, which put greater demand on the network,’ he said.

Engineers from Ericsson, the world’s largest supplier of mobile infrastructure, will be in the island to assist with the upgrade.

Mr Briers said it represented a significant investment by Cable & Wireless, which will ensure the highest standard of service for its mobile customers.

‘As a company we are committed to further investing in the island’s telecommunications infrastructure to ensure that Guernsey continues to have the most up to date and reliable services available.’

All work will be carried out in the early hours of the morning, to minimise disruption to the network. It will take place on Thursday 11 August, and Friday 19 August, and the final upgrade will be completed on Thursday 25 August.

There will be a short interruption to mobile services on each occasion.