BTL launches new rural fixed-wireless 3G service, expands fiber reach

摘要

Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) has launched a new fixed-wireless telephony and high-speed Internet service for rural customers based on 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-D0 technology in the 450MHz frequency band. Users, some in areas previously without access to a full range of services, can now sign up for "HomeFone" or "BizFone" CDMA fixed-line phone services (including SMS) and broadband-speed Internet access. The network is being rolled out in phases commencing with villages in the southern part of the country. BTL says thousands of additional users will benefit from the new service.