SAT counts down digital triple-play introduction
Dominica News Online - Monday, November 8th, 2010 at 4:10 PM
SAT CEO Marlon Alexander
SAT Telecoms today officially introduced its new triple-play digital service that will encompass television, internet and telephone.
The over $7-million milestone achievement will replace the company’s existing analog service.
CEO of SAT Marlon Alexander said the move will definitely be a notable addition to the upward movement of the telecommunications sector on the island.
Speaking on the achievements of the company at a press conference today, Alexander said that despite stiff competition SAT has survived long past what most projected to be its lifetime.
“We’re here. We’re here to stay. It’s how you run your company,” Alexander said.
The move from analog to digital is expected to be completed by the end of February 2011, and existing customers of the standard television service will not see a price increase. “Not now and not in the near or medium future,” Alexander said.
Internet service from SAT is available immediately with five different speeds. The telephones service, which will be landline only, will come on stream shortly.
“Customers can have all three services for under $100,” the company’s CEO said, adding that this is determined by the combination and level of services selected.
“I am pleased to say the introduction of these new digital services represents a 40 percent reduction in the price of telecommunications services currently available on the island,” he noted.
SAT will not reveal its new pricing structure until the official launch of its digital service on Wednesday when it marks its 10th anniversary.
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44 Comments
@Patat: strike good one you must be crazy… nobody can strike in Dca there are no other jobs to get so you suck it up take the abuse and your pocket change while these business owners(Slave Masters} get even richer
Never give up co worker hard work pays
Lets hope that Marpin is paying attention I have no intention of falling for 2k4 properganda by reminding us of DSS involvment in 2k4. Marpins programing lacking in many aspects, Marpin offers Four identical weather channels, Three vey violent cartoon channels meant for minor children,One shopping channel which does not cater to Dominicans , several channels which air the same movie every day at the same time, Four religeous channels, one chinese spaeking channel,One French speaking channel and yet they claim that they are upgrading their programing.Why arent we offered such channels such as The History Channel , National Geography Channel or any other educational channels. Pray please tell me why do we need FOX Colorado , can we identify . I will definitely be switching if 2k4 dont buck up and lower that exhorbitant fee increase
Mr Alexander i applaud you, and i wish you the best of luck with your company. As i see it, you are giving Dominicans exactly what they need and that is the option to negotiate in a competitive industry. You see, for many years Marpin has long been taking it’s customers for granted never envisioning that the day when a company like yours would be there to compete with them for a share of their market and customers. If only the Govt of the Island would take a page from your book and do the same thing with Domlec and dowasco the people would be better served. For right now Dominicans are at the mercy of Marpin, Domlec and Dowasco. With Marpin you are never sure of watching a program for more than half an hour. With Dowasco you are never certain of having a shower or cooking a meal whenever you want to. And Domlec the worse of the three, you have to be prepaired to stay in the dark, and chose between watching a TV program and turning on your refrigerator. And through it all, the Govt allows them to get away with it. Long live your company.
it looks like u have it all figured out,
but i hope u know what is digital , the reception is supposed to be crisp.
and also please tell me u have a 24/7 troubleshooting department.
that is what digital means.
you want to go next level all that should be in it.
service for your money.
I SUSPECT THEY GO BRING BACK ALL THE CHANNLS THEY LOST.. IT LOOKS LIKE IF YOU WANT EXTRA CHANNELS YOU GO MAYBE PAY AN EXTRA $5 OR $10. I BET BASIC CABLE STILL GOING BE SICK.. DOMINICA IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE WORLD WHERE THE PPL BASIC CABLE HAVE HBO N SHOW TIME N DEM TING…IN THE U.S PPL HAVE TO PAY WELL EXRTA 4 THAT.. LETS SEE IF ITS DE SAME..BUT STILL GOOD!!!! I LIKE THAT MAN
YEEEEE SEEEEEEEE MEEEE!!!!! $100 A MONTH FOR 3 SERVICES (TRIPLE PLAY) PHONE TV AND INTERNET BIG MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmmmmmmm. I just hope that we in pointe michel especially Union Estate get that package even cheaper that the rest of the public for obvious reasons.
Congratulation mr. and Mrs Alexander, and the Sat Family. Now that is what i am talking about “COMPETITION”. Good bye Marpin, Hello SAT! Yah i in dat!
I must commend SAT employees (first) and Management on the quality of services offered and this move to providing better and more options to consumers.
Without a doubt, they are one service provider that I can call, and sooner rather than LIMES 5-days later, I have problems fixed, and the team works day or night, rain or shine.
They have some proud and hardworking employees who deserve the recognition, for without them, the company would not be successful.
Their customer service has improved significantly in the last year and I must say I look forward to the new packaging, I am on board.
The programming is to my personal liking, though I keep begging for the Food Network.
But service has been consistent none the less, and that’s what matters. You have my support. Congratulations and good luck!
Under $100 for all 3
My Internet is more than that
Time to jump ship if the speed right SAT will be my raft to escape Marpin and Cables nonsense. MARPIN tv is almost the same price as a monthly subscription to DISH NETWORK
SAT keep the competition rolling
Three different cable companies on an island of 79,000 people, how do they make a profit..
hope you have cable now. put your eggs in the right basket!
@charmer, SAT had professional new anchors but because of low pay they quit. Mervin Matthew and Allison Kentish were very good.
So hear tht ner…you can have all 3 services for just under $100, well depending on the packages you choose?
Free fixed line to fixed line calling to SAT customers?
Digital Tv by February 2011?
5 internet packages to choose from?
Big up to SAT Telecoms!!!
So i guess its RIP to LIME and M2K4!!! LMAO
SAT please bring back TruTv formerly Crime Tv
good job SAT, but pay ur workers better.
is like mr running a sweat shop.
PAY BETTER..so workers can enjoy something too
@One Love: Reader yes you will and any other program you want…ask and it will be delivered. Why such sarcasm man???
congrats sat u have weathered the storm strive for excellence
Will I be able to get “MATT IN THE MORNING” and “BETWEEN YOU AND ME”?
Now that’s someone who knows a weak economy when he sees one, and chooses not to bleed it, and I have a good feeling it’s for the sake of the community he lives within.
Thank you, Just don’t sell it to DUMlec.
yay!!!! i cah wait for d digital cable!!! any vod/ppv? anyway, dats great use… im all up in dat shyt!
Yay for the upgrade!! More competition more options for the consumer……
that is what they always saying
SAT I Need you to bring back showtime!
I welcome this bold move, but I just wish SAT could have professional news anchors.
Big up to SAT!!! Support local
it was time for some competition ..let those prices drop
Pay your staff better? What kind of comment is that? If you want more pay, do more work. You can’t expect to recieve more than you give.
Congratulation SAT!
@concern dominican: Marlon is a business man. You sound so sympathetic towards his achievement that almost make it sound like he is giving some kind of charity to the Dominican people. It seems you should write Marlon and Barbara a personal Letter to share your emotions for his business.
congratulations on this bold step. i hope you continue the good work. may this service be a success and may God continue to bless and keep you and your company.
all the best now and in the future
UNDER $100 I IN THAT
This is a very good achievement for a Dominican. We should support the company. However, SAT needs to pay is workers better salaries.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MR ALEXANDER KEEP IT UP CREATE MORE JOBS
@yout:
So how come the staff at SAT doh never strike yet?
Your wage is based on your qualifications, skills set, ability to interact with the Customer, and attitude and not forgetting efficiency and effectiveness on the job.
And trust me we falling short in Dominica where these above factors are concerned.
Our school/education system only prepares students to pass exams and for teachers and school administrators to gloat and say what success rate they had at CXC and the other exams.
Sad fact is that many of the students leaving school are so ill prepared for the world of work. Before they start earning a wage they party all weekend and loose plenty of sleep and look like zombies on the job all week only to go right back partying the following weekend. And so the cycle of ineffectiveness on the job festers. If you were to take a good look at these young employees and research their academic history you would see they were the average students to begin with and lacked discipline in many areas of their lives.
A survey should be taken annually to see which high schools have the most former students in effective and profitable organisations in and out of Dominica.
WHEN MARLON START PAYING PEOPLE BETTER ,HE CAN TALK ,BUT FOR NOW SHUT UP
marlon and the sat family
what a great achievement…you always had a vision and your hard work and dedication to the country and the people says what a true dominican you are.
Marlon continue the good work and may god continue to guide and protect you as you continue to grow in your personal and business life.
behind a successful man there is a successful woman..so i wont leave out your wife Babara.
thanks to you both.
“We’re here. We’re here to stay. It’s how you run your company,” Alexander said.
PAY YOUR STAFF BETTER!!!!
When are you going to introduce HD tv Mr Alexander.That would be a plus.
Congratulations to SAT Telecommunications on this bold initiative…Cable TV, Internet and Telephone service for under $100 is a very affordable option for all Dominicans. I urge everyone to take advantage of this three in one service…..
Great jon Marlon
so d the young man from the south making an impact with D.T.S allu running come eh,,,yes iyah dat capitalism is really dogg eat dogg eh,,,,doh worry d poor man must rise,,,,the same way allu come on marpin is so other brain boxes coming up for allu,,,,lol!!!!!
Congratulations SAT! Hurry up, We need your service dearly on the EAST!!!
Wonderful!!!
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