10 April 2024

Digicel Samoa has been granted conditional approval from the Government of Samoa to launch 5G technology and is now working with Nokia to upgrade its towers.

The upgrades will start with cell tower sites in Apia’s CBD. The telco will be deploying Nokia’s AirScale non-standalone (NSA) 5G to overlay the technology on its existing 4G network.

“Nokia’s state-of-the-art equipment will enable us to not only sustain but also improve coverage across the country, boosting mobile internet speeds and embracing transformative technologies like 5G,” said Digicel Samoa CEO Anthony Seuseu.

The upgraded tower sites in Apia and across the island will be consistent with cybersecurity standards defined for 5G to ensure the security and resilience of critical national infrastructure.

“This collaboration underscores our commitment to maintaining the integrity of telecommunications infrastructure while advancing 5G technology,” said Seuseu.