Digicel Fiji has officially launched its 5G testing last week.
Digicel Fiji received a licence to test 5G technology on April 17 from the Ministry of Communications.
Following testing, Digicel will work with the Government and partners on a deployment plan.
Speaking at the official testing launch, Regional Digicel Pacific CEO Shally Jannif said that this is a significant step for Digicel Fiji.
“The hunger for faster internet grows each day. Smartphones and the booming internet of things mean that data traffic is increasing,” Ms Jannif said.
“Data networks are like busy traffic-filled highways. 5G relieves this congestion by adding lanes in the form of spectrum bandwidth. This increased capacity leads to faster data speeds and better performance – especially in crowded areas,” added Ms Jannif.
“We would like to thank the government for granting us this licence, and for their ongoing support of our efforts to bring the latest in mobile technology to the people of Fiji,” she said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka, said, sectors such as travel, and tourism depended on access to the internet for competitiveness.
“Airlines and crafts depend on it for safe navigation. Retailers, medical professionals, students, farmers – essentially everyone. For an island nation like us, connectivity is ten-folds more important.”
5G delivers faster downloads, seamless streaming, gaming in real-time.
5G represents a future where devices are interconnected and immersive experiences are the norm. 5G technology offers numerous benefits to businesses, including increased capacity, lower latency, and better connectivity.
This translates into improved streaming, enhanced video conferences, and a greater ability to perform tasks remotely.
With faster response times and access to near real-time data, businesses can power technologies in industries such as healthcare, construction, education, industrial automation, public safety, and virtual and augmented reality, where quick response times are critical.