19th Jul 2007 12:07
Cable & Wireless PLC19 July 2007 Announcement 19 July 2007 Cable & Wireless response to Digicel claim Cable and Wireless plc confirms that this morning it received a claim fromDigicel for unspecified damages. We believe the claim is without foundation andit will be vigorously defended. Cable & Wireless is gaining market share in the Caribbean where we are marketleader in 10 out of 14 of our markets. We believe that the claim is no more than a deliberate spoiling tactic byDigicel. Ends About Cable & Wireless Cable & Wireless is one of the world's leading international communicationscompanies. It operates through two standalone business units - Europe, Asia & USand International. The Europe, Asia & US business unit (formerly known as the "UK" business)provides enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest users of telecomsservices across the UK, US, continental Europe and Asia, and wholesale broadbandservices in the UK. With experience of delivering connectivity to 153 countries- and an intention to be the first customer-defined communications servicesbusiness - the focus is on delivering customers a service experience that issecond to none. The International business unit operates integrated telecommunications companiesin 33 countries offering mobile, broadband, domestic and international fixedline services to residential and business customers, with principal operationsin the Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Monaco and the Channel Islands. For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to Contacts CABLE & WIRELESSClare Waters Director of External Affairs clare.waters@cw.com +44 (0)20 7315 4088Ashley Rayfield Director, Investor Relations ashley.rayfield@cw.com +44 (0)20 7315 4460Mat Sheppard Manager, Investor Relations matthew.sheppard@cw.com +44 (0)20 7315 6225Antonia Graham Head of Public Relations antonia.graham@cw.com +44 (0)7803 724 111 Press Office +44 (0)1344 818 888FINSBURYRollo Head / Rollo.Head@finsbury.com +44 (0)20 7251 3801 James Wyatt-Tilby This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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