Having served in many countries for over a century, Cable
& Wireless retains all the resources required to deliver
world-class service. Operations at Cable & Wireless are
conducted on a truly global scale with our network infrastructure
extending across the world, from the UK and continental Europe to
North America and the Asia Pacific. We also have access to leading
edge skills in the areas of security, hosting, IP technology and
international voice and data services.
Foremost however, is our commitment to our customers in the
locations around the world where we provide a full range of
telecommunications services to meet their needs.
As part of the Group’s International division, Cable & Wireless
in Guernsey is one of 32 operations around the world where we are
focused on the opportunities available to businesses in an offshore
economy.
Part of the British Isles, but not politically part of the UK
or the European Union, Guernsey is the second largest of the
Channel Islands. Just 20 miles off the coast of France, it
forms part of a Bailiwick, which includes the smaller island of
Alderney. The islands are home to 60,000 people and an economy
which includes a world-renowned finance centre, Europe's largest
captive insurance sector, strong banking, investment fund and
trusts sectors and a rapidly growing e-business sector.
Our investments in world-class telecommunications support the
continued development of the local financial services industry and
ensure the islands are the location of choice for major e-business
companies.
The independence of the Bailiwick is reflected in the islands’
economy and it’s regulatory structures. Guernsey and Alderney have
established their own advantageous tax frameworks and Alderney also
operates its own regulatory framework to support licensed e-gaming.
Telecommunications is independently regulated outside of the UK and
Europe.
We work closely with the local government to promote and
deliver the advantages of locating offshore as well as working with
the Alderney Gambling Control Commission for companies
investigating e-business opportunities.