OOREDOO MALDIVES EXPANDS 5G COVERAGE TO 80 OF THE
What is 5G mobile broadband?The fifth generation of mobile broadband, or 5G, is the most advanced mobile broadband technology developed in response to the increasing demands for
5G: The Maldives was an early adopter in South Asia of fifth-generation mobile technology. Dhiraagu launched the first commercial 5G service in the Maldives (and South Asia) in 2019 on a limited basis in Malé . Ooredoo followed with a 5G launch in select areas of Greater Malé by December 2020 .
Mobile connectivity is the primary means of internet access for most Maldivians, and coverage has expanded to virtually the entire country. Between Dhiraagu and Ooredoo, comprehensive mobile network coverage reaches nearly 100% of the Maldives' inhabited islands . Key developments in mobile network generations include:
Even on 4G, typical download speeds of 20–40 Mbps are common in populated areas. This means mobile users in the Maldives can stream HD videos, participate in video calls, and use data-heavy apps with relative ease – a significant achievement for a tropical island nation.
The Maldives' telecom market is a duopoly dominated by Dhiraagu and Ooredoo, with Dhiraagu posting about MVR 2.8 billion revenue in 2019 and Ooredoo about MVR 2.03 billion, and Dhiraagu is 52% owned by Batelco and roughly 42% by the Maldivian government.
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