Telecom plans to invest over $180 million in Fibre infrastructure over the next 5 years in a bid to keep Fijians technologically on par with the rest of the world.
CEO, Charles Goundar says in this age of information and global connectivity, we as a country need to have a robust and future-proof infrastructure that allows us to keep up with the rest of the world and ensure that we as Fijians and our future generations to come are not left behind.
He says being a 100% Fijian owned company, they have always believed in investing back into the people and they remain committed to empowering all Fijians regardless of their location and background.
Goundar says this investment will not only benefit Fijians by giving them accessibility to high-speed internet, but also generate hundreds of jobs in the process.
The Telecom CEO says during the COVID-19 lockdowns, thousands of Fijians relied on their services to work, get COVID-19 updates to keep safe, communicate with friends and family, shop and keep themselves entertained at home.
He says we are seeing an accelerating shift to a digital world - further accelerated by the pandemic.
Goundar says as part of Telecom’s Digital Transformation Strategy, they also plan to introduce better and more flexible data plans for customers.
He says Telecom’s investment and upgrade plans extend further than just hardware and network upgrades with other initiatives aimed at empowering Fijians in these difficult times.
Telecom is also planning to expand 4G network coverage within the next 6 months, enabling high-speed internet access over the advanced LTE network.
