BTC to participate in 32nd annual CANTO Conference

Wed, Jul 27th 2016, 03:59 PM

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) will participate in the 32nd annual Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations’ (CANTO) Conference and Trade Show Exhibition.

BTC CEO and Senior Vice President for Cable & Wireless Communications, Leon Williams also serves as Vice Chairman for CANTO. Williams said, “BTC has been a member of CANTO since 1985. The organization, seeks to provide an outlet for telecommunications organizations in the region to stay connected. We share ideas, on how we can overcome challenges that affect us all in the region.”

BTC, will also participate in CANTO’s Trade Show and Exhibition. This year, the company will feature one of its latest advancements, Fiber to the Home (FTTH). The company recently introduced FTTH services to Eastern New Providence. This new technology provides a spring board for new innovations like internet based television and smart home services.

For years, CANTO has championed the “Connect the Caribbean” initiative and has sought to bridge the digital divide. Its mission statement is “One People, Connected through ICT.” BTC continues to play an integral role in making this initiative a reality. Currently the company is working to deploy advanced internet solutions across the Family Islands. Just recently, BTC completely ‘fiberized’ Rum Cay and is providing FLOW television services to the island. The company is currently working to deploy fiber to San Salvador.

Topics for discussion at this year’s CANTO Conference include Convergence, the Internet of Things, Big Data and Women in ICT. This year’s conference will also feature the tenth annual Human Resources Forum which BTC will also participate in.


BTC Team Members at CANTO’s Annual Conference in 2015.

ABOUT BTC: BTC is the first quad play provider in The Bahamas. The company offers a full suite of landline, internet, mobile and television services allowing customers to stay connected throughout The Bahamas.

BTC is deeply rooted in community and supports a wide range of culture, youth, education and sporting initiatives. These include Junkanoo, Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, IAAF/BTC World Relays and CARIFTA. BTC maintains a four year scholarship program with The College of The Bahamas and provides funding for the College’s endowment fund. Just recently, the company signed an agreement for the establishment of an Innovation Lab at the College. The company is jointly owned by Liberty Global and The Government of The Bahamas.

By Indira Collie

Source: Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd.

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