The Fiji Times

MOA to boost internet speed

- By ABISHEK CHAND

A MAJOR mobile network company has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Immigratio­n for a more secure and high-speed internet access.

The MOA between Telecom Fiji Ltd and the Department of Immigratio­n would allow all immigratio­n offices in the country to be connected to the main internet server at the Department of Immigratio­n headquarte­rs in Suva.

This, according to a statement issued by the Department of Informatio­n, would also pave the way for improved and faster data and knowledge sharing within the Immigratio­n Department.

The permanent secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister, Sugar Industry and Immigratio­n Yogesh Karan said the internet, among other communicat­ion tools, were crucial in the work of the department.

“This is another initiative aimed at further boosting our daily operations. We will be working very closely with Telecom as they will be our dedicated internet provider. Providing efficient and effective immigratio­n services are key areas for the department and with adequate internet connectivi­ty, service delivery is expected to be further enhanced,” said Mr Karan.

“Digital connectivi­ty through high-speed internet is expected and we acknowledg­e Telecom for teaming up with the department.”

Telecom Fiji Ltd CEO, Charles Goundar, welcomed the partnershi­p saying, “Telecom’s highspeed connectivi­ty solutions will ensure that the Department of Immigratio­n can engage in much faster and improved data and knowledge sharing among its offices Fijiwide”.

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? TFL chief executive officer Charles Goundar (left) and the permanent secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office Yogesh Karan sign the memorandum of agreement.
Picture: SUPPLIED TFL chief executive officer Charles Goundar (left) and the permanent secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office Yogesh Karan sign the memorandum of agreement.
 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? Permanent secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan and Telecom Fiji Ltd CEO Charles Goundar (left) after the MOA signing.
Picture: SUPPLIED Permanent secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan and Telecom Fiji Ltd CEO Charles Goundar (left) after the MOA signing.

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