4G

The establishment of a new tower on Malo is the result of an ongoing relationship between Digicel and the Sanma Provincial Council as the two share the goal of improving communication throughout Sanma.

Digicel was established in Vanuatu in 2008 and has been growing significantly. In September 2021, Digicel launched its 4G network across the country to deliver more value, better coverage and faster network speeds to customers. Digicel also promised that it would continue to work towards delivering 4G to all remote parts of the country.

Qualcomm's new mobile platform, unveiled Monday, will bring 4G LTE connectivity and services to entry-level (or "dumb") phones. It's designed for phone makers whose target customers don't have access to affordable smartphones, including emerging regions in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

"Feature phones are a lifeline in many emerging countries," Kedar Kondap, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, said in a statement.

LTE is the most advanced technology in terms of speed, ahead of 3G and even 4G. Now with LTE, those in coverage areas can access the Internet up to ten times faster than before – an immense benefit for both businesses and consumers.