Seychelles Communications 5G Signal Base Station

Does Seychelles have a 5G network?

(Marco Verch, Flickr) Photo License: CC BY 2.0 (Seychelles News Agency) - Almost a year after the introduction of its 5G network, Cable and Wireless Seychelles, a local telecommunication company, is offering a data package covering areas on Mahe, the main island.

Which islands will be covered by 5G?

In the initial plan, the 5G network was to cover the three most populated islands of Seychelles, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. "Due to the pandemic, CWS had to halt most of its projects. For now, the 5G network covers the following areas: Perseverance 1, Beau Vallon Promenade, Victoria, Roche Caiman, Eden Island and the Airport," said Damou.

What is 5G & how does it work?

5G is the fifth generation of cellular technology and it promises to enhance the speed, coverage and responsiveness of wireless networks. It can be 10 to 100 times faster than a typical cellular connection and a physical fibre-optic cable going into a house.

Why did CWS halt a 5G project?

"Due to the pandemic, CWS had to halt most of its projects. For now, the 5G network covers the following areas: Perseverance 1, Beau Vallon Promenade, Victoria, Roche Caiman, Eden Island and the Airport," said Damou. She said that for people to experience the 5G, they will need a 5G-enabled device and subscribe to the network.

What are the advantages of 5G over other technologies?

"The main advantages of 5G over other technologies are more incredible speed in the transmissions, lower latency, and therefore greater capacity of remote execution, allowing you to experience the digital applications, in real-time, and a more significant number of connected devices," said Damou.