Euronews strengthens Caribbean presence through Digicel Play


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Juan Fernandez Gonzalez

| 19 February 2016




Increasing its presence across the Caribbean region, Euronews has reached an agreement with Digicel Play to launch in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.



fibra opticaThis is the first time that Euronews' English service will be available in Jamaica, while it will extend its distribution in Trinidad & Tobago.

Also available in the Bahamas, Euronews is currently broadcasting to 722,000 households in the Caribbean region. In addition, it is airing in other Latin American territories such as Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and Chile.

As the only fibre-to-the-home network on Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, Digicel Play delivers TV, high-speed broadband and landline in a triple-play offer.

“By choosing Euronews for its channel line-up, Digicel Play is giving a firm thumbs up to the news content we are delivering and our ability to best serve the needs of the various cultural communities living in or visiting the Caribbean,” said Arnaud Verlhac, worldwide distribution director, Euronews.

“This new deal is an opportunity to increase our visibility in the region and Euronews is proud to deliver world news with a perspective to the Caribbean region,” added Corine Babani, distribution manager North America & Caribbean, Euronews.

“Euronews fits our bill perfectly, offering a unique perspective on world events through factual analysis. We are delighted to be welcoming Euronews to the Digicel Play family,” commented John Suranyi, CEO of Digicel Play for the Caribbean and Central America.