Jamaica is on the verge of welcoming a 3rd cellular telecommunications supplier, as Rock Mobile strikes nearer to rolling out its providers to the general public.
Minister with accountability for telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, confirmed the event throughout his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate within the Home of Representatives on Tuesday.
“The individuals of Jamaica can count on a roll out of providers quickly,” Vaz introduced.
At present, Jamaica’s cellular telecom market is dominated by two suppliers — Digicel and Stream. The introduction of Rock Cell is predicted to inject contemporary competitors and enhance connectivity, significantly in underserved areas.
“The whole lot that we do is to make sure that Jamaica is an lively, agile participant within the digital period, proudly aggressive and absolutely linked,” the minister stated.
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Vaz additionally acknowledged the excessive expectations surrounding Rock Cell’s debut however confused the significance of an intensive and strategic market entry.
“I look ahead to the enlargement of service and elevated competitors which the introduction of a brand new participant into the telecommunications house guarantees. Subsequently, I too would have preferred to have seen this third supplier already providing providers to the Jamaican individuals, however am cognisant that in a robust and fiercely aggressive market, resembling Jamaica, getting it proper on the outset is vital if the goals are to be achieved,” he stated.
In an additional replace, Minister Vaz revealed that the monetary backing for Rock Cell can be nearing remaining approval.
“I had a gathering final week with the EU ambassador and the European banks and I used to be heartened that they may give me affirmation {that a} advice will go to the board of the financial institution for the funding of the third supplier, Rock Cell,” he shared. “That is the primary time I’m capable of stand in parliament and provides assurance … I’m anticipating to get a letter in brief order.”
With rising anticipation for improved telecom providers and elevated competitors, Rock Cell’s impending launch marks a major shift in Jamaica’s digital panorama.
