6 rural schools on high-speed internet service

The Ministry of Education has completed the installation of Starlink satellite internet at six rural schools in the interior of Viti Levu.

The schools in the provinces of Naitasiri and in Nadroga/Navosa include Nakorosule District School, Naivucini District School, Naboro Sawanikula School, Lewa Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Nawaisomo Primary School, and Natutale District School.

They are now connected to high-speed and low-latency internet access, allowing them to conduct virtual lessons, access digital learning platforms, and use cloud calling and other cloud-based applications.

“This Government-led initiative, driven by the Coalition Government’s commitment to equitable digital access, ensures that students in even the most remote areas are not left behind,” the ministry said in a statement.

“This project aligned with global efforts to connect every school in the world to the internet by 2030.

“With shared purpose, Fiji is empowering students, strengthening communities and building a digitally inclusive future.”

The ministry partnered with Lightspeed, an authorised Starlink reseller, to complete the installations in three days.

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