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Vodafone Opens New Outlet in Nadi

The store is designed to accommodat­e larger displays of smart devices, LED screens, and a help desk with a sales and after-sales counter.

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The company’s investment plan for the financial year includes expanding capacity within the existing network, deploying 25 new sites around the country, and enabling 100 new satellite connectivi­ty solutions spread across the country.

It is important to have the right infrastruc­ture to attract investment­s into Fiji, says Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communicat­ions, Manoa Kamikamica.

Mr Kamikamica was speaking during the opening of Vodafone

Fiji’s Premium Outlet at the FNPF Complex in Nadi.

According to Mr Kamikamica, the right infrastruc­ture will not only create more jobs and innovative opportunit­ies for Fijians but also promote economic diversific­ation. The Coalition Government aims to promote digital financial inclusion and communicat­ion by partnering with major service providers like Vodafone to improve communicat­ion services in rural and maritime areas. Mr Kamikamica believes that connectivi­ty is key to enhance the lives of the unconnecte­d and keep Fiji relevant in this fast-evolving industry.

He acknowledg­ed Vodafone Fiji’s efforts in building a robust network infrastruc­ture over the last two decades and delivering many of Fiji’s first telco infrastruc­ture and innovative mobile solutions.

He also commended the Fiji National Provident Fund for the My FNPF Center, which will add value and make Nadi more attractive to locals and tourists by offering a luxurious shopping environmen­t under one roof.

Vodafone Fiji’s Acting CEO, Rajnesh Prasad, stated that their investment brings a bigger store to Nadi featuring 14 staff and a modern design.

The store is designed to accommodat­e larger displays of smart devices, LED screens, and a help desk with a sales and after-sales counter.

Mr Prasad added that Vodafone Fiji was proud to emerge as a key player in the FinTech industry and plans to work towards product developmen­t based on digitalisa­tion opportunit­ies to deliver gamechangi­ng products and services in the future.

Mr Prasad also revealed that Vodafone Fiji’s other two upcoming investment projects in Suva and Labasa will replicate this modern structure and design.

The company’s investment plan for the financial year includes expanding capacity within the existing network, deploying 25 new sites around the country, and enabling 100 new satellite connectivi­ty solutions spread across the country. Mr Prasad expressed his excitement about working together with the Ministry of Communicat­ions to advance Fiji further through enhanced and cutting-edge digital technologi­es.

 ?? Photo: Waisea Nasokia. ?? From left: Tui Nawaka Ratu Tomasi Kanailagi Naevo, Vodafone Fiji Acting Chief Executive Officer Rajnesh Prasad, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communicat­ions, Manoa Kamikamica, and Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci in Nadi on March 2, 2023.
Photo: Waisea Nasokia. From left: Tui Nawaka Ratu Tomasi Kanailagi Naevo, Vodafone Fiji Acting Chief Executive Officer Rajnesh Prasad, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communicat­ions, Manoa Kamikamica, and Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci in Nadi on March 2, 2023.

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