SUVA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Digicel Fiji, a telecommunications operator in the country, has started testing its 5G network in the capital city of Suva, said Fiji Government on Wednesday.
Digicel Fiji is the first mobile operator in the country to test 5G network, which will last for 12 months.
While speaking at the launching ceremony on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka assured the government's commitment to supporting the rollout of 5G technology in Fiji.
Gavoka highlighted the benefits of 5G network to the lives of people and the economy, saying that for an island nation like Fiji, connectivity is 10-folds more important.
Digicel Fiji Pacific regional chief executive officer, Shally Jannif said Digicel is fully supportive of the government's vision to transition into a digital economy and the announcement of 5G testing further demonstrates Digicel's commitment to Fiji and technology. ■