Vodafone Fiji launches LTE-Advanced

Vodafone Fiji has become one of the first operators in the Pacific to roll out an LTE-Advanced network.

The operator has gone live with an LTE-A network that currently covers 65% of the population, and aims to expand this to 85% by Christmas. The network offers theoretical peak downlink speeds of 225Mbps.

Customers with compatible smartphones will be able to take advantage of the LTE-A network without any additional costs or setup requirements.

Vodafone has had a presence in Fiji since 1994, and has now been the first mobile operator in the country to roll out every generation of mobile technology since upgrading from 2G to 2.5G GPRS. The company first launched 4G services in the market in 2013.

“[The rollout] ensures that Fiji is on par with the developed countries in the world and remains on the forefront of digital revolution,” Vodafone Fiji CEO Pradeep Lal said.

“Billions of people across the world are already online and more are expected to join them in the next few years as broadband coverage expands transforming the world into a highly connected and interactive world. The world is fast evolving with the power of mobile communication and Internet of Things are no longer seen as a distant future but more so is happening now.”