Bahamian mobile operator ALIV has revealed that its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network now covers 40,000 homes across New Providence. Franklyn Butler, CEO of co-owner Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL), wrote in the group’s 2022/23 annual report: ‘We continue to be steadfast in our rollout of our FTTH network, having successfully passed and certified over 40,000 homes in our ALIVFibr roll-out on New Providence. ALIVFibr services are now available in several communities throughout New Providence, including Adelaide, Coral Harbour, Stapleton Gardens, Golden Gates, Gladstone Road, Lyford Cay and Sandyport.’
In April 2022 CBL selected Nokia to deploy XGS-PON equipment to support its wider fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout. The deployment project aims to pass 99% of the homes in New Providence by 2026. Fibre plans are marketed via ALIV, rather than CBL, under the ALIVFibr brand. The new service was launched in November 2022 and is available in selected communities in New Providence. The FTTH network supports maximum download speeds of 10Gbps.
As per the company’s annual report, Cable Bahamas says it holds a 66% share of the fixed broadband market (65,808 subscriptions), and a 52% share of the mobile market (183,418). (Note: the Bahamas’ fiscal year ends on 30 June.)