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Add to Preferred SourcesPalau relied entirely on satellite links for internet connectivity. But its high cost and limited bandwidth restricted internet penetration in the country.
In 2015, the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Palau joined forces to develop a fiber optic cable system linking the Pacific island nation to an internet cable hub in Guam. The partnership aimed to deliver affordable, accessible and faster internet in Palau.
Officially commissioned in 2017, the $25 million North Pacific Regional Connectivity Investment Project is now helping the island nation improve its delivery of government, health, and education services to its people.
Original source: ADB
Published on 28 June 2018