Tonga's fiber-optic submarine cable system has been severely affected by violent earthquakes, prompting discussions about the country's ongoing connectivity challenges. With a historical likelihood of one cable severance every year, it poses serious questions about the future of telecom infrastructure in a region that is both seismically unstable and economically constrained. The proposed new submarine cable project, costing around 80 million pa'anga and co-funded by Australia and New Zealand, is scrutinized for hidden costs. Despite investments, outages continue, suggesting that a more resilient solution, such as satellite broadband, might be needed.
The ongoing challenges of Tonga's submarine cable infrastructure reveal the difficulties in maintaining reliable connectivity in a seismically active region.
Despite significant investments in repairs, the frequent outages of Tonga's fiber optic cables indicate that the current solutions are insufficient for the unique challenges.
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