{"id":1899,"date":"2020-07-22T05:33:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T21:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kacific.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1899"},"modified":"2021-01-24T12:14:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-24T04:14:33","slug":"tuvalu-government-signs-agreement-with-kacific-for-wide-ranging-suite-of-connectivity-services","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/news\/tuvalu-government-signs-agreement-with-kacific-for-wide-ranging-suite-of-connectivity-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuvalu Government signs agreement with Kacific for wide-ranging suite of connectivity services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em>Nationwide connectivity, trunking, mobile backhaul, marine and back-up services<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Funafuti, Tuvalu, 22 July 2020<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/kacific.com\/\">Kacific Broadband Satellites Group<\/a> (Kacific) has signed a five-year agreement with the Government of Tuvalu to provide the Pacific Island nation with high-speed broadband internet connectivity via satellite.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1900 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kacific.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nadiakurd.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Installing-a-Kacific-satellite-dish-on-Vaitupu-Island-Tuvalu-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bandwidth, supplied by Kacific\u2019s high-throughput satellite Kacific1, will connect agencies, businesses, and communities across Tuvalu\u2019s nine islands with high-quality internet. Under the agreement, Tuvalu, through the Ministry of Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs, will take all available capacity \u2013 a total commitment of 150MHz \u2013 from the dedicated high-throughput beam Kacific has positioned over Tuvalu\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone. This will give Tuvalu unprecedented volume and flexibility for communications and create an immediate step change in internet availability and affordability for the nation\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Under the agreement, Kacific will provide a comprehensive turnkey service comprising:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>400Mbps to 600Mbps of satellite capacity depending on size of terminals<\/li>\n<li>Sixty 1.2 metre VSAT terminals (satellite dishes) for schools, medical clinics, government agencies and small businesses for immediate connection<\/li>\n<li>Forty outdoor WiFi access points to support community connectivity with WiFi hotspots<\/li>\n<li>Three maritime antennae to connect ferry services<\/li>\n<li>One 4.5 metre, one 2.4 metre and nine 1.8 metre Ka-band antennae to provide trunking and backhaul services for the mobile phone network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kacific will also provide installation services for the 4.5 metre antenna as well as training and technical support.<\/p>\n<p>With Kacific\u2019s services, the capital and Outer Islands of Tuvalu will all have access to a high-quality communications infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTuvalu\u2019s agreement with Kacific is a game-changing project that will transform the lives of many Tuvaluans,\u201d said Tuvalu\u2019s Minister for Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs Honourable Simon Kofe. \u201cThrough this type of agreement, the Government is currently working to majorly reform Tuvalu\u2019s telecom sector in order to provide the widest possible range of efficient, reliable, and affordable telecommunications and information services to all of Tuvalu. It is hoped that these reforms will promote socio-economic development and create a modern enabling environment that encourages innovation, investment, and job creation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTuvalu has demonstrated real vision in making this commitment,\u201d said Christian Patouraux, CEO and founder of Kacific. \u201cIt will enable the Government of Tuvalu to adopt a holistic approach to ensure that all its people, whether remote or urban, have equal access to high-speed internet. This approach will improve domestic and international connectivity, reduce disparities and vulnerability, and ease the burden on those living on remote islands. It will make a significant difference to education, health, business and democratic participation throughout the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKacific\u2019s satellite technology is remarkably effective in providing both affordable, accessible broadband to remote areas and a range of other services, including mobile backhaul, maritime, disaster recovery and backup. This is a significant step for Tuvalu to become more resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tuvalu is a Pacific Island nation with a population of approximately 11,192. It comprises three reef islands and six atolls and has a total land area of 26 square kilometres, making it one of the world\u2019s smallest nations in terms of land territory. It is susceptible to the impacts of climate change, and the sea level at the tide gauge for the capital island Funafuti has risen at 3.9 mm per year, which is approximately twice the global average. Tuvalu is also affected by El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a weather systems.<\/p>\n<p>### ENDS ###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Images to accompany press release can be found <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/ooieztjlontyvbx\/AADYOseJXO3mF4_sB8lQmn1za?dl=0\"><strong>in this dropbox link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kacific <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) is a next-generation broadband satellite operator that provides affordable, high-speed broadband access to Asia Pacific. Kacific uses the latest multi-beam space communications and ground technology to provide a quality service to businesses, governments and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Kacific\u2019s high-throughput Ka-band satellite, Kacific1, delivers to the Pacific and South East Asia, with a focus on underserved rural and suburban areas. Kacific services foster greater internet usage, fuelling economic growth and improvements in service delivery across covered regions.<\/p>\n<p>Kacific\u2019s awards include Best Digital Inclusion (Pacific ICT Awards, 2019), Satellite Executive of the Year: Christian Patouraux (APSCC, 2019) and Better World Satellite Award (SSPI, 2018). Kacific\u2019s headquarters are in Singapore with main operations out of Vanuatu.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kacific.com\">www.kacific.com<\/a> or follow on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kacific\/\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kacific-broadband-satellites\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kacific\">Twitter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3od3cgQ05cZBMdVTk6gGlw\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allan Botica, Botica Butler Raudon Partners, <a href=\"mailto:nicoles@botica.co.nz\">AllanB@botica.co.nz, <\/a>+64 21 400 500<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nationwide connectivity, trunking, mobile backhaul, marine and back-up services Funafuti, Tuvalu, 22 July 2020 \u2013 Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has signed a five-year agreement with the Government of Tuvalu to provide the Pacific Island nation with high-speed broadband internet connectivity via satellite. 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