Digicel Samoa

All Digicel sites are now 100% LTE making Digicel Samoa Limited the first operator to achieve this milestone in Samoa. The first phase of the upgrade project started in May this year with the final phase completed late August.

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Digicel CEO, Mr Mark Witthuhn said, “Digicel is a proud major sponsor of the show which aims at developing local talent and gives them a platform to showcase their talents and to allow them to explore their creativity. This is a great opportunity for them to get out of the studio and perform in public to shape up their confidence and gear them up for the finals should they advance.”

Influencing improved accelerated learning as well as awareness and practical education in ICT.

Digicel Samoa Ltd has officially opened the ‘Tevi’s Learning Centre’ at Samoa Primary School at Vailele Uta, in honor and memory of the Late Laeimau Oketevi Tanuvasa Savea.

The former Chief Executive Officer of Computer Services Limited and Board Director of Digicel Samoa Ltd, who played a significant role in advocating and lobbying for the establishment of Digicel in Samoa as well as developing Samoa’s ICT Sector.

The project is to honour the Late La’eimau Oketevi Tanuvasa- Savea, who passed away in December 2018, the former Chief Executive Officer of Computer Services Limited and Board Director of Digicel Samoa Ltd, who played a significant role and was instrumental in advocating and lobbying for the establishment of Digicel in Samoa as well as developing Samoa’s ICT Sector.

“We enable this opportunity to honor the Late La’eimau and pay homage to her vision of seeing Information Technology as a gateway to Samoa’s prosperity”, says Digicel CEO, Mark Witthuhn.

The Top Up and Win promotion ran for seven consecutive weeks. A total of 60 winners have won $500 cash each from the weekly draws and the grand prize for the final week were drawn for two lucky winners from a pool of entries of customers that have topped up $5 or more on their prepaid mobile phones.

The Grand Prizes were presented to the two winners at their homes during a surprise visit by Digicel CEO, Mark Witthuhn and the team.

The payment reinforces Digicel Samoa’s obligations to Samoa and Samoa National Provident Fund’s (SNPF) contributing members, the people of Samoa.

Digicel Samoa Chairman, Pepe Fiaailetoa Christian Fruean and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Witthuhn proudly handed the cheque to the Prime Minister, Honourable Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi and SNPF CEO, Pauli Prince at the Prime Minister’s office earlier today in Apia.

The name change reinforces the government’s efforts in helping Samoa battle Covid-19 and also reminds customers to stay safe during these trying times.

All Digicel mobile phones in Samoa are programmed to show this change but there are some that may not depending on the type of phone.

The safety of our customers and staff is of paramount importance. Not only have we changed our network name to “Digicel – Stay Safe”, we have also zero-rated government health sites to keep everyone updated FREE during the coronavirus pandemic.

The 37-year-old is the first local woman appointed to this position.

Miss Fruean takes up this position with deep experience in the telecommunications industry and a reputation for driving innovation and growth throughout her career. She joined Digicel in 2015 as the Mobile Advertising Manager and took up the Marketing Manager’s role in 2016, which she has held till now.

Digicel Regional CEO, Shally Jannif congratulated Miss Fruean on her new appointment.

Witthuhn is no stranger in Samoa as he has held the Head of Consumer Sales position for the past two years. He will be leading his team in delivering the best mobile and data experiences and best customer service as the company forges ahead on its journey to becoming a digital lifestyle partner for customers in Samoa.

He boasts 20 years’ experience in mobile telecommunications industry having previously also worked at Vodacom (South Africa), MTN (Swaziland) and as General Manager at Digicel Papua New Guinea.

Mark takes over from outgoing CEO Farid Mohammed.