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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\nMs. Walters drew the attendees\u2019 attention to the modern and distinct Bahamian-themed design and d\u00e9cor and the colourful mural by local artist Gloria Pinder depicting island life. She likened the modern BTC product displays to those found in the much acclaimed Apple stores.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not too dissimilar to the Apple stores in the way we showcase our products; we are modern and best in class.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said that the days of secured phones behind bullet-proof display glass were over, and customers could now touch, feel the weight and test phones at will.\u00a0 The VP said the same range of phones in their Nassau stores was also available in Spanish Wells.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can touch and feel the products, or test broadband to experience the speed and also play games with your children on the internet via BTC hi-speed broadband to see what it is like to have data at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robert Roberts, Deputy Chief Counsellor-Local Government Spanish Wells spoke on telecommunications on Spanish Wells, and recounted his BaTelCo memories of the switchboard system and the operators who connected each call.<\/p>\n
\u201cI cannot imagine where technology will take us over the next 40 years. As you can see, BTC has gone all out and added value to the community with this new store. I commend them for keeping us on the leading edge of technology, and we look forward to tomorrow and what it may bring.\u201d<\/p>\n
BTC CEO Leon Williams chose to speak on Bahamas and Spanish Wells history for the attendees and stated that The Bahamas has witnessed many \u2018firsts\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a history of many \u2018firsts\u2019 here in the Bahamas. The first time of day machine installed in the Caribbean was installed here in The Bahamas. Also, while all other islands of the Bahamas had slavery, Spanish Wells never entertained the practice.\u00a0 Spanish Wells is unique also in its supply of both pink and white sand, and the water here is so clear you can see your shadow on the bottom of the seabed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr. Williams also recounted the early history of telecommunications noting that The Bahamas always lived on the cutting edge of technology.\u00a0 He concluded with a view of the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome next year we will start IP TV testing for television services and provide IP TV as a second choice. Meanwhile, we are returning to Eleuthera to install more cell towers, to strengthen service so that you can get a better signal, especially in Spanish Wells, Russell Town, and in the Bluff. We will bring you a 4G network with LTE, and you will get IPTV.\u00a0 So, coming soon\u2026 better, better, better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Serena Williams<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nCaptions:<\/em><\/span>
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