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Nearly one third of Tonga’s population still No Internet accessRepairs are not expected until mid-August. A special Singapore repair vessel broke down in Fiji, hampering repairs to damaged cables at Ha’apai and Vava’u.
Stan Ahio, Acting Communications Director for MEIDECC, explained, “The repair ship has Staying in Suva The vessel has been anchored for more than a week due to mechanical failure and fishing nets entangled in the propeller. He added that the vessel is expected to arrive in Tongan waters in more than a week.
Government of Tonga Grant Starlink A temporary six-month operating license. However, Ahio said, “Starlink’s site sales have not yet begun and are still working to activate the Tongan currency.” He added that “it is up to Starlink to be up and running as soon as possible.”
The capital, Nuku’alofa, is not affected and will host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Summit on August 26, where guests will stay at a Vava’u hotel that has been equipped with Starlink.
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