CWNS 3.30.11 filing.

SUPPLEMENT submitted by Cable & Wireless Network Services Limited

supplemental information

2011-03-30

This document pretains to SCL-T/C-20110311-00006 for Transfer of Control on a Submarine Cable Landing filing.

IBFS_SCLTC2011031100006_879617

KELLEY DRYE & WARREN Lir A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP WASHINGTON HARBOUR, SUITE 400 NEW YORK, NY F ACSIMILE cuicaco, iL 3050 K STREET, NW (202) s42—8451 $TAMFORD, CT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20007-5108 www.kelleydrye.com P A R S IP P A NY , NJ (202) 342—8400 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM DIRECT LINE: (202) 342—8573 AFFILIATE OFFICES MUMBAL, INDIA EMAIL: : jgriffin@kelleydrye.com jgriffi k . March 30, 2011 VIA IBFS Marlene Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445—12th Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Cable and Wireless Network Services Limited — File No. SCL—LIC— 20070925—00017 Dear Ms. Dortch: Cable and Wireless Network Services Limited ("CWNS"), by its attorneys and in response to a request from Commission staff, hereby supplements its letter dated March 11, 2011 in the above—referenced matter ("Letter"). In particular, CWNS wishes to clarify for the record that with respect to the Gemini Bermuda System, Cable and Wireless Bermuda Ltd., a Bermuda company, owns, operates and maintains the Bermuda landing station as well as that portion of the cable system in Bermuda territorial waters. CWNS owns and manages the Gemini Bermuda System outside of the territorial waters of both Bermuda and the United States. Verizon owns and operates that part of the cable inside U.S. territorial waters and the U.S. landing station. CWNS recently became aware that the submission to the FCC in support of the Gemini Bermuda System landing license application inadvertently provided incorrect information as to the respective cable system ownership elements of the Cable and Wireless entities, which were both wholly—owned, indirect subsidiaries of Cable and Wireless PLC at the time of the application. The correct facts with respect to the parties‘ respective ownership elements in the system were set out in our Letter. CWNS regrets any inconvenience this error may have caused the Commission or Commission staff. For the Commission‘s information, CWNS has attached press releases concerning a recent transaction whereby Cable & Wireless Communications Plc sold Cable and Wireless Bermuda Ltd. to Eastlink International Holdings, Inc. on March 10, 2011. DCOL/GRIFJ/443256.3

KELLEY DRYE & WARREN Lutr Marlene Dortch March 30, 2011 Page Two Please contact the undersigned counsel if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Joan M. Griffin Their Attorneys DCOL/GRIFJ/443256.3

; Cable&Wireless Communications 23 FEBRUARY 2011 CABLE & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DIVESTS BERMUDA BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCES SHARE BUYBACK Cable & Wireless Communications Ple ("CWC") today announces an agreement to sell Cable & Wireless Bermuda, its operating business in Bermuda, to The Bragg Group for total consideration of US$70 million. CWC also announces today an on—market share buyback programme of up to US$100 million in order to return capital to our shareholders. The Bermuda divestment is consistent with CWC‘s strategy to reshape its portfolio and develop the business around full—service telecommunications operations in a series of core regional hubs. The consideration of US$70 million will be paid in cash by The Bragg Group and represents a multiple of 6.5x 2009/10 EBITDA. The transaction is subject to government and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of March. Cable & Wireless Bermuda, which is part of CWC‘s Monaco & Islands unit, is an international gateway business providing data capacity, carrier, internet and International Direct Dialling (IDD) calling services. Cable & Wireless Bermuda also provides data centre and disaster recovery services to the corporate community, and partially owns a Bermudian alternative local network provider. The Bragg Group is a leading Canadian—based cable and telecommunications provider, operating under the Eastlink brand. CWC also owns stakes in two international cable systems which land in Bermuda that are operated separately and not part of the transaction. Cable & Wireless Communications Chief Executive, Tony Rice commented: "Today‘s announcements, together with our signing of the agreement to acquire majority control of BTC earlier this month, represent the first steps in our reshaping of the group as outlined at the time of the demerger last year. Bermuda does not fit our business model as it is not a full—service operation while BTC provides excellent opportunities and a strong strategic fit with our Caribbean business. The US$70 million consideration represents an excellent return on our long—term investment in Bermuda. "The share repurchase programme of up to US$100 million is consistent with our policy to seek the best opportunity for increasing shareholder value with the Group‘s available cash resources. I am pleased that we are developing our portfolio management approach in tandem with our progress in developing the businesses." ENDS Cable & Wireless Communications 3rd Floor, 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ T +44 (0)20 7315 4000 www.cwe.com

Cable & Wireless Communications will host a conference call for investors and analysts. The details are: Date: 23 February 2011 Time: 10:00 (GMT) Details: Cable & Wireless Communications Bermuda disposal and buyback UK: +44 (0)20 7806 1951 US: +1 212 444 0412 Confirmation Code: 6190254 Participants will have to quote the above code when dialling into the conference. Audio playback of the call will be available shortly after the call finishes until 2 March 2011. The details for the playback are: UK: +44 (0)20 7111 1244 US: +1 347 366 9565 Replay Access Code: 6190254# %¥%% About Cable & Wireless Communications Cable & Wireless Communications is a global full—service communications business. We operate leading communications businesses through four regional units — the Caribbean, Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands. Our services include mobile, broadband and domestic and international fixed line services in most of our markets as well as pay—TV, data centre and hosting, carrier and managed service solutions. Our operations are focused on providing our customers — consumers, businesses, governments — with world—class service. We are the market leader in most products we offer and territories we serve. For further information visit www.cwe.com. About the Bragg Group The Bragg Group owns Bragg Communications, the largest privately held communications and video services company in Canada, operating in 9 of 10 Canadian provinces under the EastLink brand. The Company was the first Canadian cable company to offer a "triple play" (telecom, internet and video services) to customers, and is the leader in developing competitive telecommunications services to both residential and business customers in the communities it serves in Canada. Bragg Communications has been recognized as one of Canada‘s "50 Best Managed Companies" for each of the past five years, and The Bragg Group was named Canada‘s "Family Enterprise of the Year for 2009." Contacts Cable & Wireless Communications Investors Sheldon Bruha +44(0) 20 7315 4178 Kunal Patel +44(0) 20 7315 4083 Media Lachlan Johnston +44(0) 20 7315 4006 / +44 (0) 7800 021 405 Steve Smith +44(0) 20 7315 4070 Maitland Neil Bennett / Anthony Silverman +44(0) 20 7379 5151 Page 2 of 2

Cable&Wireless Communications 10 MARCH 2011 CABLE & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COMPLETION OF THE DISPOSAL OF BERMUDA BUSINESS Further to Cable & Wireless Communications Pic‘s ("CWC") announcement on 23 February 2011 in respect of the disposal of Cable & Wireless Bermuda, the Company now confirms that all of the requisite approvals for the transaction have been received. Consequently, CWC is pleased to announce that it has today completed the disposal of Cable & Wireless Bermuda, its operating business in Bermuda, to The Bragg Group for total cash consideration of US$7O million. ENDS ###% About Cable & Wireless Communications Cable & Wireless Communications is a global full—service communications business. We operate leading communications businesses through four regional units — the Caribbean, Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands. Our services include mobile, broadband and domestic and international fixed line services in most of our markets as well as pay—TV, data centre and hosting, carrier and managed service solutions. Our operations are focused on providing our customers — consumers, businesses, governments — with world—class service. We are the market leader in most products we offer and territories we serve. For further information visit www.cwe.com. Contacts Cable & Wireless Communications Investors Sheldon Bruha +44(0) 20 7315 4178 Kunal Patel +44(0) 20 7315 4083 Media Lachlan Johnston +44(0) 20 7315 4006 / +44 (0) 7800 021 405 Steve Smith +44(0) 20 7315 4070 Maitland Neil Bennett / Anthony Silverman +44(0) 20 7379 5151 Cable & Wireless Communications 3rd Floor, 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ T +44 (0)20 7315 4000 www.cwe.com


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