BY LORETTA B MANELE
Under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP), four additional sites have recently been commissioned, bringing the total number of operational sites to 104.
A statement from China Harbour Engineering Company SI Ltd yesterday said among the newly activated sites, three are located in Makira Province, namely; B177 (Naramae), M178 (Laloasi), and Mwadopulu while the fourth in Marumbo, is located in Guadalcanal Province.
The company said the new sites will further enhance network coverage and improve connectivity for local communities.
“With the commissioning of these sites, residents in the surrounding areas will benefit from more reliable communication services, enabling improved access to information, digital services and economic opportunities.
“To date, a total of 104 sites have been successfully brought on air, marking another important milestone in the project’s implementation,” the statement said.
The SINBIP project continues to progress in providing nationwide network coverage with ongoing efforts to deliver inclusive and sustainable digital infrastructure throughout the country.
The project team also remains committed in advancing construction and ensuring the timely completion of remaining works.
As noted in the statement, SINBIP comes under the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and Solomon Islands Tower Company Ltd (STL) and is supported by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and implemented by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd, and Huawei.
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