Digicel Fiji is working with Nokia to upgrade its cell tower sites across Fiji in preparation of the roll out of its 5G services, which it said will deliver high speed connectivity for customers.
The company is anticipating the imminent completion of 5G testing and the granting of regulatory approvals by the Government of Fiji which would then enable it to provide 5G services to businesses and consumers.
“Nokia’s cutting-edge equipment will enable us to not only sustain but also improve coverage across the country, boosting mobile internet speeds and embracing transformative technologies like 5G,” Digicel Fiji chief executive officer Farid Mohammed said.
“Our commitment to innovation remains steadfast and these technology upgrades align with our mission to deliver supreme speeds and exceptional network experiences for our valued customers.”
Digicel Fiji’s stated its upgraded cell tower sites meet strict 5G cybersecurity standards, safeguarding critical national infrastructure with resilience and security.
“Digicel Fiji is dedicated to providing high-speed connectivity and prioritising network security for our customers. This collaboration underscores our commitment to upholding the integrity of telecommunications infrastructure while advancing 5G technology,” Mr Mohammed said.
Jae Won, head of APAC at Nokia, said: “We are excited to support our partner, Digicel Fiji in getting this important network infrastructure project off the ground.
Our industry-leading AirScale portfolio supports all deployment scenarios and frequency bands and will bring enhanced mobile broadband services to their customers that leverage the speed, capacity and low latency of 5G technology.”
