Port Moresby, October 23 2008 - Digicel, the fastest growing mobile network in the Pacific, is proud to sponsor the PNG Defence Force Rugby Union team

Digicel representatives met Commodore Peter Ilau, DMS, CBE, Commander of the PNG Defence Force, at the Sir Hubert Murray Barracks today, to present the PNG Defence Force with their Digicel-sponsored rugby kit for the upcoming Defence Forces Cup to be held in Wellington, New Zealand.

Commodore Ilau said
"As Commander of the PNG Defence Forces, I would like to acknowledge Digicel PNGs support, in sponsoring our playing kit for the tournament. The team have been preparing diligently and training hard, and I am confident that they will do the country proud next week in New Zealand. We are looking forward to competing with our Defence Force colleagues from other countries in the Pacific."

Digicel PNG Head of Customer Care Rizsa Miguel joined colleague Billy Gigmai, National Site Acquisition Manager, in presenting the Defence Force team with their kit, which includes playing gear, tracksuits, polo shorts and training tops.

Rizsa Miguel said                    
"Digicel PNG is pleased to sponsor the national defence forces, and wishes the team every success as they prepare for their tournament. Digicel PNG sponsors the PNG national rugby union team – now known as the Digicel PNG Pukpuks – and of Digicel also sponsored the PNG Paralympics team, including Francis Kompaon, who raised the bar for sporting achievement for PNG when he took home a silver medal from the Beijing Paralympics in September."

The Defence Force Cup takes place from October 25 to November 5 in New Zealand. Five teams will take part representing the Defence Forces of New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, New Caledonia as well as PNG.

Commander Leo Kase is Team Co-ordinator/Manager. He concluded:
"Thanks to Digicel PNG for sponsoring our kit! Digicel has brought real style and colour to PNG since its launch, and we hope the maxim 'look good, play better' will help our boys compete successfully against our Pacific Defence Force colleagues during the tournament."

The PNG Defence Force team departs for Wellington on October 25.

ABOUT DIGICEL PACIFIC

Since its launch in the South Pacific in November 2006, Digicel has become the fastest-growing mobile operator in the Pacific, with current operations in Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea and now Fiji. Digicel has commitments for mobile licenses from several other countries in the Pacific.

Digicel has contributed to the 0.7% growth to the GDP of Papua New Guinea since its launch as the second mobile operator on July 20, 2007.

Digicel is the largest operator in the Caribbean operating in 23 markets and rolling out new operations in Central America. The company is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, and superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-art handsets.

Digicel is proud sponsor of several national rugby teams across the South Pacific including; Fiji Rugby, Digicel Fiji 7's, Digicel Tonga Ikale Tahi 7s and 15s, Digicel Vanuatu 7's and 15's and the Digicel PNG Pukpuks. Digicel is also the proud sponsor of the Vanuatu Cricket team. For more information, please visit www.digicelpacific.com or www.digicelfiji.com

GDP is the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within the country during a given period (usually one year).