Dhiraagu has signed a contract this week with Alcatel for the next phase of the GSM network expansion.
This phase includes a significant upgrade to the network capacity on Male' as a result of the success of DhiMobile service.
Secondly this investment will support the Tourism industry, the pillar of the Maldivian economy by extending coverage to resorts in 5 new atolls, Vaavu, Meemu, Faafu, Dhaal, and Raa. These objectives will be achieved by October 2001. As each phase of the project is completed we will keep customers fully informed through the media.
Dhiraagu now provides DhiMobile service to over 10,000 customers covering 31 inhabited islands and 80 resort islands in 5 atolls.
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Dhiraagu Marketing Communications & Public Relations