Digicel expands fibre network to cover more than 99% of homes in St. Lucia

Details: Manny Pham; Category: Operators; 24 July 2026; 624 views

Digicel has announced a major expansion of its fibre network in St. Lucia, with the operator aiming to extend coverage to more than 99% of homes across the Caribbean island.

Backed by an investment of approximately XCD6.36 million (US$2.35 million), the rollout will make Digicel's fibre services available to an additional 23,412 homes. Once completed, the operator's network will pass 53,253 homes, up from around 56% coverage before the expansion.

The project, which began in July 2025, is around 50% complete and is expected to finish in September.

The expanded network will cover communities including Anse La Raye, Canaries, Soufrière, Choiseul, Dennery, Praslin, Micoud, Vieux Fort, Babonneau and Castries.

Residents and businesses connected to the network will be able to access high-speed broadband, IPTV and bundled service packages, with Digicel saying the investment will support online learning, remote working, digital services and business operations.

Joel Wallace, CEO of Digicel St. Lucia, said the company is seeking to extend reliable broadband connectivity to communities that have traditionally been more difficult to serve.

"By taking fibre deeper into areas that have traditionally been harder to reach, this investment will give more families and businesses the tools they need to learn, work, access services, and participate in the digital economy," he said.

The rollout builds on broadband infrastructure developed through the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (CARCIP), a World Bank-supported initiative delivered in partnership with the Government of St. Lucia. Digicel said its latest investment extends that foundation to bring fibre services to more communities across the island.