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Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL) is upgrading parts of its fibre network as part of a broader investment plan.
Local news outlet FijiVillage quoted the operator’s CEO Charles Goundar as saying that TFL planned to invest FJD180 million (US$88 million) across the next five years so that Fiji “remains at the forefront of ICT.”
Internet services expected to improve along the Coral Coast as Telecom begins major infrastructure work
Internet services expected to improve along the Coral Coast as Telecom begins major infrastructure work
[Image: tfl] You can look forward to high-speed internet access along the Coral Coast in the near future as Telecom Fiji Limited is now replacing underground optic fibre cable between Deuba and Korolevu.
CEO, Charles Goundar says this project is part of their plan to not only replace the ageing underground fibre infrastructure but also enable greater accessibility of high-speed internet access.
Goundar says they have already announced a commitment of over $180 million in Fibre infrastructure over the next 5 years to ensure Fiji remains at the forefront of ICT technology.
Fiji: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa Situation Report No. 05 (as of 29 December 2020)
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Highlights
• Assessments and initial distribution of relief assistance are continuing throughout affected areas;
• Health facilities are providing essential health services, although at least 24 are in need of repair; initial estimates speak of costs of some FJD 2.3m;
• More than 100 schools have been damaged; nevertheless, all students by now were able to complete their exams;
• There are still 84 Evacuation Centres open, accommodating 3,206 persons;
• Australia is sending one vessel with aerial assets and engineering capability to Fiji to support the humanitarian response and recovery efforts.
Situation Overview
Essential Services continue to be restored in affected areas. Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is making steady progress restoring electricity in cyclone-hit areas. This also allows a daily improvement of connectivity of Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL).
Fiji: Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa Situation Report No. 04 (as of 24 December 2020)
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Increasing number of assessment teams are collecting data in the cyclone-affected areas to establish damages and humanitarian needs;
The government-led Initial Damage Assessment estimates the loss of Crops, Livestock and Infrastructure at FJD 109m (approx. USD 53m);
Some areas are still not accessible, particularly remote islands;
First humanitarian assistance deliveries to people in need are taking place;
There are still 159 Evacuation Centres open (mostly in the Northern Division) accommodating 5,346 evacuees;
Australia provides AUD 4.5m (approx. USD 3.4m) in humanitarian relief to support the response to the devastation caused by TC Yasa.