Digicel on Thursday declared that it is willing and ready to fight any legal action mounted by or on behalf of GT&T and will aggressively defend its legal right to provide low cost international calls to the people of Guyana.

Since Justice Rishi Persaud's ruling, the Office of the President said that unilateral amendments and alteration to existing telecommunication rates based on the judge's ruling is inconsistent with Justice Persaud’s ruling since that ruling was stayed on an appeal by GT&T.

The telecommunications provider began offering the lowest ever international rates seen in Guyana this week following a decision of the High Court on Friday last which declared GT&T’s Monopoly to be unlawful and invalid.  

Chief Executive Officer, Gregory Dean was quoted in a company statement as saying that, “Digicel has long promised the people of Guyana that it would provide hugely reduced rates for international calling and the company is determined to do so.”

“As champion of the consumer, we immediately made good on that commitment following the Court’s decision.  We are ready and willing to compete with GT&T and challenge them to take us on where it matters – in the market. Is GT&T ready and/or willing?” Dean asked. 

Digicel said it has written to the Court Services of Guyana stating it is ready and available at short notice to appear before the Courts to defend any efforts which may be made to prevent Digicel’s ability to provide low cost international calls to the people of Guyana.  The company fully expects that it will be notified of any legal action that may be mounted to resurrect the GT&T monopoly and be given a proper opportunity to fight for the rights of the Guyanese consumer in any legal action that may be pursued.  

“Guyanese have been ripped off for too long and we will not sit idly by and allow a return to the bad old days of monopoly prices. We are thrilled with the incredible response we have received from the public and sincerely thank all those who have expressed their support and encouragement.  Digicel wishes to assure all Guyanese that it will not give up this battle for lower rates as well as better and more widely available services,” Dean commented.