GUERNSEY, U.K. -- As from today, Islanders have real choice in the mobile phone market for the first time. Wave Telecom has launched its mobile network providing direct competition to the services provided by Cable & Wireless (C&W) Guernsey, as well as new innovative mobile technology.

The Managing Director of Wave Telecom, Tim Ringsdore said, "We are delighted to launch our mobile network and offer the people of Guernsey some excellent tariffs, great value and real choice. We’ve listened very carefully to what Islanders want and have come up with an excellent product. We look forward to many people joining Wave in the coming days."

Wave Telecom Pay monthly and Pay-as-you-go customers will be able to make and receive calls from across the world. Unfortunately, for the first week of operation, Wave Telecom customers will not be able to receive calls from C&W Guernsey customers. This is a matter that has been held up while C&W meet the OUR's licence requirements and this matter will be completed by 7th July 2004.

"We have fully complied with the OUR’s directive to launch our service on the 1st July. Following the final signing of all relevant documents this morning, our network is ready to provide new services and true competition to the Island," said Mr Ringsdore.

Wave Telecom