Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communication Hon. Manoa Kamikamica announced that the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cables have landed in Vatuwaqa, Suva.
This milestone marks a significant step forward for Fiji's digital infrastructure with two more connections from these two subsea cables landing in Natadola in the coming days.
In total, four new cable connections will land in Fiji; two in Suva and two in Natadola. The infrastructure will enhance international connectivity, linking Fiji directly to the United States, Australia, Japan, and South America via subsea cables.
These subsea cable systems are set to transform Fiji into a growing hub for digital connectivity in the Pacific. The cables are being laid as part of the Pacific Connect initiative, a collaborative effort with Fiji, Google and other partners to increase the reliability and resilience of digital connectivity in Fiji and the Pacific.
In November 2024, Google broke ground on its ICT facility in Natadola, which will host terrestrial infrastructure to support the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cable systems.
“The landing of these new cables represents a significant moment for Fiji. This infrastructure will not only connect us more deeply with the world but will empower our people with the tools needed to thrive in a digital age. We also welcome investors to Fiji, and we will continue to support current and new investors as we work towards strengthening and diversifying our economy,” said DPM Kamikamica.
“Creating a premier connectivity hub in Fiji with the arrival of the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cables is an exciting and significant effort as we start 2025,” said Brian Quigley, VP, Global Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud.
"These subsea cable systems are the product of close collaboration among several partners including the Fiji Government and FINTEL and will help bridge the digital divide by providing improved connectivity for Fiji to the United States, Australia, Japan and Chile and other countries in the Pacific region.”
Key stakeholders for these projects include the Fiji National Provident Fund and Fiji International Telecommunications Ltd. (FINTEL) and are a powerful example of a unified effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that no Fijian is left behind in this age of technology.
The Fiji Government is committed to enhancing its digital landscape and fostering economic growth through improved technological infrastructure and is appreciative of all those involved in this project.