BY LORETTA B MANELE
Three more Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) telecommunication towers have been commissioned in Choiseul and Malaita Provinces.
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) in a press statement on Friday, February 27, said the three new sites or towers, now operational, are Susuka (M10) and TuTu (M9) in Choiseul Province, and Tonisafu (B133) in Malaita Province.
“A major step forward in digital connectivity has been achieved in Solomon Islands, as the Ministry of Communication and Aviation of Solomon Islands (MCA), China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) announce the successful commissioning of three key telecommunication towers.
“These three towers belong to the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP), which is supported by China,” the statement said.
These three new towers bring SINBIP’s the number of commissioned towers to 79 in total.
The statement said this initiative delivers reliable mobile network coverage to remote areas that were previously underserved and is serving as a vital lifeline to empower residents with essential digital services that were once out of reach.
To top that off, CHEC said there is more to the project than simple communication.
“Local students now gain access to online educational resources, improving their learning opportunities.
“Remote healthcare services become feasible, allowing villagers to consult medical professionals digitally.
“Furthermore, the connection opens doors for local farmers and businesses to access broader markets, fostering economic growth and financial inclusion,” said CHEC.
CHEC said SINBIP stands as a testament to bridge the digital divide and support the socio-economic development of Solomon Islands.
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