, Verizon Wireless, owner and
operator of the nation 's most reliable wireless network, is making it easier
for customers to keep in touch with family and friends around the globe.

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"Based on the enormously impressive market penetration shown in Jamaica and
in the OECS islands, we are confident that the presence of Digicel in
Dominica will bring increased competition which will result in new and
improved quality of services provided, better coverage and lower prices to
the Dominica consumers.

In addition to offering superior service , Digicel continues to support a
broad range of social and cultural initiatives throughout the Caribbean . Lucia, and St.

The company is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including the
West Indies Cricket Team, Special Olympics teams across the Caribbean and
is title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup, which
involves over 30 Caribbean countries and is an important qualifier towards
the CONCACAF Gold Cup. International Long Distance Value Plan Offers Rates Starting at $.09/Minute $. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZand LSE: VOD).

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Digicel's market share in The Cayman Islands,
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Barths, Guadeloupe and Martinique. We are working with
Cingular on full integration plans to ensure that this process will be as
seamless as possible with former Cingular customers in Dominica being able
to keep their mobile phone, telephone number as well as their current
benefits. Digicel's planned expansion to five new territories
-- Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Dominica and St. It is the largest GSM operator in the region.20/Minute Bolivia Barbados
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Starting today , customers can take advantage of Verizon Wireless' new
International Long Distance Value Plan for an affordable way to connect with
people around the world, including Asia, Central America, Europe , South
America, the Caribbean and other North American countries.verizonwireless.

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Full approval will be subject to any conditions following the special
meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)
Council of Ministers."

"As the best performing network with the widest coverage in the Caribbean,
Digicel is committed to changing the face of mobile telecommunications on
the island by focusing on raising the acceptable levels of quality and
coverage of calls for Dominican customers as well as introducing our
award-winning customer care service," added Digicel Eastern Caribbean CEO,
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"We are delighted to have received this approval in principal from the
Commonwealth Government of Dominica," said Digicel Chairman, Denis O'Brien.com.

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This development represents an important milestone as Digicel moves forward
with its agreement to acquire Cingular Wireless' Caribbean and Bermuda
operations as part of its mission to create a seamless pan-Caribbean
network with enormous benefits for the region and its customers.com.

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Digicel Group, the fastest growing mobile
telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, has today confirmed that the
Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has approved in principal the
company's planned acquisition of Cingular Wireless' Dominica operation.
Additionally , Digicel is a proud sponsor of West Indies Cricket, the
Digicel Caribbean Cup and Special Olympics teams across the region.

Visit www.J.99 per month and receive lower-than-ever international calling
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ABOUT DIGICEL

Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest growing wireless
telecommunications operator in the Caribbean. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and
Barbuda and Dominica.

* International Long Distance Rates when on the International Long
Distance Value Plan for $3.99 monthly access.

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Martin, St. Vincent & the Grenadines with plans to launch in
Trinidad & Tobago. Find more information on the Web
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The purchase , which is subject to regulatory approval on each individual
island, will expand Digicel's network to Bermuda, St.verizonwireless.

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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
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"Customers are increasingly more global in their business dealings as well
as in their personal lives," said Bill Stone, vice president of marketing for
Verizon Wireless. Kitts - Nevis
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Digicel has entered into an agreement to acquire,
subject to regulatory approval, Cingular Wireless' Bermuda and Caribbean
operations that will significantly increase the size of its pan-Caribbean
network to include Bermuda, Anguilla, St.* Calling internationally from a Verizon Wireless
phone has never been more affordable.

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The acquisition also strengthens Digicel's market share in the Cayman
Islands , Grenada, St.

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PRESS RELEASE Digicel Approved to Enter Dominica

With investments in the Caribbean exceeding $US600 million, Digicel
recently reached a milestone of 1,051 employees in its fourth year of
operation. The Company anticipates a 30 percent increase in staff by the
end of 2006, due to subscriber growth and market expansion. In four years, Digicel has
become renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior
customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and
state-of-the-art handsets. "With the International Long Distance Value Plan,
customers are receiving substantial discounts off of standard long distance
rates on their international calls making it even more convenient and
affordable to use their Verizon Wireless phone for all their long distance
calling.

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Vincent & the Grenadines,
where Cingular's customer base will transition to Digicel and licenses to
provide service in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, will also be
strengthened as Cingular's customer base will transition to Digicel.

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"We wish to thank Minister Austrie and the government of Dominica for the
level of support they have shown both Digicel and Cingular and we look
forward to full confirmation in the near future .digicelgroup.

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09 per minute plus airtime on calls from anywhere on the
America's Choice network.

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In addition to the company playing a significant
role in raising the quality and level of communications services on the
island, we look forward to their active participation in the development of
Dominica 's communities," said Minister Reginald Austrie, Minister for
Housing, Lands, Telecommunications, Energy and Ports."
Customers interested in signing up for the International Long Distance
Value Plan can call 1-800-2 JOIN IN to speak with a Verizon Wireless customer
service representative.

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Digicel plans to enter into a roaming agreement with Cingular that will
provide former Cingular and Digicel customers with favourable roaming rates
in additional markets. Kitts and Nevis
-- will also result in more savings on calls within the Digicel network. Lucia, Barbados and St. Customers can find information and purchase Verizon Wireless
products and services online at http://www.8 million voice and data customers.

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Kitts & Nevis,
Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica, in addition to its existing nine markets
of operation which include the most recent addition of Trinidad & Tobago. Lucia, Barbados and St.

Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and operates in eight countries
including Aruba , Barbados, Curaao, The Cayman Islands, Grenada, Jamaica,
St. Verizon Wireless' products and services are also
available at more than 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores nationwide, including
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and stores within Circuit City, as well
as at authorized retailers including Best Buy and participating RadioShack
locations.