Cable & Wireless signifies choice with first call

13th March 2007

A GIANT STEP towards true customer choice was taken today when Cable & Wireless made the first mobile call on its developing network.

Sure mobile engineer

Local Cable & Wireless engineer, Stuart Kempner, makes a successful test call. Stuart is in the process of buying a new home at Port St Mary with his wife, Ann. He has more than 20 years experience in telecoms including Ericsson and BT.

The call, which was made from Ronaldsway, was part of a series of tests on voice and text services that will be offered to Manx customers when the Sure Mobile service launches in the Summer. Tests will continue throughout March.

Cable & Wireless commercial director, Simon Last-Sutton, said: “We’re delighted with the successful conclusion of the first milestone in the development of our service. It represents a landmark in the introduction of true competition for Manx customers. Our focus is on delivering customers a high quality mobile service and all our efforts reflect this”.

The infrastructure behind Sure Mobile has been designed by Nokia, the world-leader in mobile equipment, networks and solutions assuring Manx customers of the highest quality service. That quality is being tested to the full through robust processes being implemented by Cable & Wireless engineers in the Isle of Man.

Mr Last-Sutton said: “There is huge demand for Cable & Wireless to offer mobile services. Our research indicated that 70% of customers wanted to consider an alternative from their current provider. Because of the support we’ve received so far and the hard work of our local team, we’re on track to launch this summer”.