Digicel in its application had claimed that its rival had breached a previous court order by using confidential information and named country manager, Geoff Houston, and executive vice-president for Carrier Services, Lawrence McNaughton in legal action against LIME.

Digicel said it would not comment on the ruling, including whether it would appeal it, until Justice Glen Brown publishes his reasons for dismissing the case.

"Once we have had the opportunity to review the judge's reasons, we will then better be able to assess how to proceed with this matter," the company said.

"We will not shy away from continuing to maintain this high standard; and, if needs be, will continue to bring companies that show little respect for the Jamaican laws and court system to court."

Legal battles

Digicel has been ordered to pay legal costs to LIME.

Jamaica's three-largest mobile companies, LIME, Claro Jamaica and Digicel, remain locked in separate legal battles.

LIME said it would proceed with its case against Digicel, which claims the Irish-owned company blocked its international call circuits earlier this year. "We will not be cowed or silenced," said Houston.

"We fully intend to press ahead with all the legal actions we currently have pending against Digicel."

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