Digicel Awarded Mobile License in Nauru

NAURU, Jun 26 (MARKET WIRE) --
Digicel, the fastest growing telecommunications operator in the Pacific,
today confirmed it has been awarded a GSM license in the Republic of
Nauru in its continued expansion of a Pan-Pacific GSM network.

This latest acquisition strengthens Digicel's footprint in the region and
creates the milestone of Digicel becoming the first mobile operator to
offer mobile telecommunications services in Nauru. Digicel Nauru will
offer affordable, innovative and accessible mobile services that meet
consumers' evolving communication needs.

"Digicel's expansion into Nauru further adds to our Pan-Pacific presence
as well as achieving the milestone of bringing a GSM network for the first
time to Nauru," said Digicel Pacific CEO Vanessa Slowey. "Nauru can look
forward to benefiting from a state-of-the art network, with affordable and
accessible telecommunications for everyone."

Ms. Slowey praised the Government of Nauru's determination in bringing
world-class mobile telecommunications to the people of Nauru and added,
"We have been working alongside the Government of Nauru for the last six
months in ensuring that this investment will transform the lives of all
Nauruans. We have been enormously encouraged by the sheer drive and
enthusiasm of the entire team from Nauru who have worked tirelessly and
diligently on this project. Digicel is totally committed to building a
hugely successful business with the Government of Nauru and ensuring that
everybody in Nauru has access to the service."

Minister for Telecommunications, Sprent Dabwido, in announcing today that
the Government of Nauru has awarded Digicel a license to operate a GSM
network, said, "With no existing mobile operator to serve the 10,000
strong population, Digicel's arrival is a giant step forward for
communications in Nauru and will benefit each and every individual in
Nauru."

"We are delighted to be entering into a partnership with Digicel to launch
superior quality mobile telecommunications services in the near future,"
continued Dabwido. "Digicel's experience and track record in the Pacific
will have a positive impact on the people of Nauru."

Nauru is the sixth market for Digicel in the Pacific, with existing
operations in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, and the
32nd Digicel market worldwide. Digicel has brought significant
improvements to mobile telecommunications services across the Pacific and
has provided an important boost to local economies.

Digicel's entry into Nauru is a cause for excitement, as the people of
Nauru will have access to GSM mobile telecommunications for the first time
from August 2009. In addition to offering affordable voice services,
Digicel will be launching a GPRS/EDGE-enabled network which will make
internet access through mobile devices available to all areas of Nauru for
the first time.

Speaking on the news of the launch, local business owner, Xavier Barker,
said, "We are excited about Digicel coming into the market. I think having
Digicel here is going to make my business much easier and more profitable,
and even more than that, I am looking forward to being able to call my
friends in Fiji and Australia."

Digicel Pacific is a sister company to Digicel Group, the largest mobile
operator in the Caribbean and a recent entrant to the Central American
mobile market. Recently, Digicel Group celebrated its 31st market launch
in Panama and its 8th anniversary in Jamaica.

ABOUT NAURU

The Republic of Nauru is located in the Pacific just north of the Solomon
Islands and 40 kilometres south of the Equator. The island is 21
kilometres square and with a population of 10,000 people, who speak
Nauruan and English. There is currently no mobile phone service in the
country.

ABOUT DIGICEL PACIFIC

Since its launch in the South Pacific in November 2006, Digicel has become
the fastest-growing mobile operator in the Pacific, with current
operations in Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

Digicel is the largest telecommunications company in the Caribbean and new
entrant to the Central America market and operates in 31 markets
worldwide. The company is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable
coverage superior customer care and a wide variety of products and
services and state-of-the-art handsets.

Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams across the
South Pacific including; Fiji Rugby, Digicel Fiji 7s, Digicel Tonga Ikale
Tahi 7s and 15s, Digicel Vanuatu 7s and 15s and the Digicel PNG Pukpuks.
Digicel is also the proud sponsor of the Vanuatu Cricket team. For more
information, please visit http://www.digicelpacific.com

Contacts:
Niamh Byrne
Marketing Director, Digicel Pacific
Mobile: +679 701 5030
Press number: 70- PRESS
Niamh.Byrne@digicelgroup.com

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