To enhance our customer’s lifestyle by providing affordable, innovative, cutting edge wireless communication solutions
To be the leader in communication services by consistently providing affordable,reliable, and quality products and excellent customer service.
our history
Speednet Communications was granted a license in August 2003 to provide full telecom services in Belize, marking the end of monopoly and the start of true competition. After building a modern network, we launched operations in March 2005 with our cellular brand, Smart, aiming to deliver the best wireless services at the best rates.
From just 5,000 customers in our early days, we have grown to serve over 110,000, becoming a trusted provider known for competitive rates, reliable coverage, excellent customer care, and innovative products. Today, Smart proudly enhances the lives of Belizeans with services that combine affordability, quality, and innovation.
Our Growth Journey
Our People
Smart has grown from 25 employees in 2005 to over 160 today, driven by passionate leaders and skilled teams dedicated to innovation and enhancing our customers’ lifestyles. Our Customer Service department is led by excellent communicators shaped through continuous training. Our technical teams, comprising both women and men, excel in software, networking, and data analysis; delivering creative solutions. Marketing leaders craft strategies aligned with company goals, while the Product Development team designs and launches new services that meet customer needs. Together, Smart’s diverse staff embodies the vision of being the leader in communication services.
senior management team
Ernesto Torres joined Speednet in 2007 and in 2008 became CEO. He holds a BSC (hons) in Electrical Engineering with Specialty in Telecommunications from the University of the West Indies (1973). In his previous employment, Mr. Torres served as Chief Operations Officer of Belize Telemedia Ltd from 1995 to 2002 and was a member of the Senior Management Team for most of his employment at Belize Telemedia Ltd. He also holds certificates in Engineering and Economic Decision Making, Earth Station Management, Regulating the Telecommunications Industry and Voice over IP Technology. Mr. Torres has more than thirty six (36) years of successful and progressive management and technology experience in the Telecommunications industry in Belize.
Rashud Constantino holds an MBA from University of the West Indies (2006) and a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from University College of Belize (1998).
He is currently employed at Smart as the Chief Financial Officer – a position he has held since March 1, 2012.
Rashud has over 16 years of experience in the Finance/Accounting field and 13 years in Accounting/Finance management position.
Lisa Gonzalez is a passionate Marketer, who inspires and empowers her team. Devoting over 20 years of work in the Telecom Industry; mainly in the fields of Product Development and Marketing & Sales, she ignites real results for the company.
A noteworthy leader with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Belize, she currently Heads the Marketing & Sales Department which includes Corporate Sales, Marketing, Product Development & PR, as well as the business unit and Procurement and Quality Control.
Mrs. Marie Gomez joined the Smart Family in February of 2007 as a Manager in the Customer Service Department. Since then she has been promoted and is now the Head of Department with the responsibility for Customer Service and Direct Sales through the eleven Smart showrooms which fall under her management. Mrs. Gomez has over twenty years of experience at a managerial level and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration which she obtained from The University of the West Indies.
Martha Vasquez Molina joined Speednet in 2021 as the Head of Human Resources and Administration. She holds a Masters of Science in Business Management and a BSC (hons) in Psychology from the University of Durby, UK.
In her previous employment, Mrs. Molina served as the Head of Human Resources with CHUKKA, Belize and prior to this as the General Manager, Human Resources of Belize Telemedia.
Mrs Molina has over 30 years experience in Human Resources, mostly in telecommunications. She also holds certificates in Counseling, Finance and Team Building.
Mr. Ruiz holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Electronics Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Aguascalientas; along with numerous Management and Project Management certifications. He has over 20 years of experience in Telecom. Mr Ruiz has been employed by Speednet Communications Ltd since 2009. Over the 20 years, Miguel has spearheaded the rollout of mobile 3G and 4G telecommunications services expansions, led transmission network migration from TDM to IP technology and the implementation of the UMTS 3G platform(Speednet). In 2016 he has promoted to Speednet’s Senior Management team, a post he currently holds. That same year he was part of the management lead time that planned and implemented Speednet’s UMTS 3G platform. From 2016 to date Miguel has overseen the growth of Speednet’s access base from 60 to 118 sites. Miguel holds numerous certifications in Management and Project Management.