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Columbus International Inc. Closes Upon Its Acquisition by CWC

By Publisher on March 31, 2015 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwired) — 03/31/15 — Columbus International Inc. ("Columbus") is pleased to announce that it has received the requisite approvals, satisfied all necessary conditions and has closed upon its transaction to be acquired by Cable & Wireless Communications PLC ("CWC") as previously announced on November 6, 2014. The acquisition, valued at US$3.025bn, will enable the combined company to significantly accelerate growth, improve service delivery t

CWC/Columbus Merger Finalized; Strong Regional Telecommunications Provider Emerges

By Publisher on March 31, 2015 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwired) — 03/31/15 — Cable and Wireless Communications, Plc (CWC) announced today that it has completed its US$1.85bn acquisition of 100% of the equity of Columbus International Inc.Commenting on the completion of the transaction, Chief Executive Officer, Phil Bentley, said: "This is a transformational deal for Cable & Wireless Communications. Columbus Communications is an outstanding business; not only do we add significant fibre optic submarine backh

Regional Content Providers to Be Featured on Flow on Demand Service

By Publisher on February 13, 2015 Networking, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwired) — 02/13/15 — As Columbus, operators of Flow and Columbus Business Solutions, launches "Video On Demand" television services in Barbados, Caribbean content providers are poised to benefit as the company puts a major focus on ensuring that regional content is a significant component of its lineup for the Caribbean audience.The launch of the Flow OnDemand service in Barbados marks yet another significant milestone for customers who can now enjoy th

Columbus Networks Awarded “2014 Best Caribbean Wholesale Carrier”

By Publisher on December 2, 2014 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwired) — 12/02/14 — Columbus International Inc. (Columbus), one of the largest telecommunications service providers in the Caribbean, announced today that its subsidiary Columbus Networks in a joint venture with Cable & Wireless has been awarded for the second year in a row "Best Caribbean Wholesale Carrier" at the 2014 Global Carrier Awards.Over the past 10 years, the Global Carrier Awards have become the biggest and most prestigious awards event

Columbus International Inc. Agrees to Terms of Acquisition by CWC

By Publisher on November 6, 2014 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwired) — 11/06/14 — Columbus International Inc.The combined business will:Deliver broader, pro-consumer product offerings, improved services and service deliveryInject state of the art TV and next-generation broadband technology into CWCDeliver huge opportunities to the Business and Government sectorsProvide rapid lead in fixed mobile convergence through a premier network platformColumbus International Inc. ("Columbus") has reached a conditional agreem

Columbus International Inc. Selects Calix E7 to Deliver Advanced Fiber Services in the Caribbean

By Publisher on October 21, 2013 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

Homes and Businesses in Three Countries Experiencing the Power of GPON and Gigabit Ethernet Technologies

Columbus International Inc. Announces Acquisition of Karib Cable

By Publisher on March 4, 2013 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwire) — 03/04/13 — Columbus International Inc. ("Columbus" or the "Company"), a diversified telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, Central America and Andean region, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kelcom International Limited and certain of its related companies (together "Kelcom"). The announcement marks the fifth significant transaction and third acquisition entered into or compl

Columbus International Inc. Announces New Equity Investment by Dr. John C. Malone

By Publisher on January 22, 2013 Cable & Satellite Services, Picture Gallery

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — (Marketwire) — 01/22/13 — Columbus International Inc. ("Columbus" or the "Company"), a diversified telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, Central America and Andean region, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Dr. John C. Malone as a new equity shareholder in the Company. Dr. Malone-s investment was facilitated through the acquisition of secondary shares from existing shareholders in addition to the purchase of primary shares that wi