As a result of the volcanic explosion on the Tonga Islands, for several weeks, mthe inhabitants of the archipelago did not have internet connectivity. The disruption of the submarine optical fiber has completely cut off from the global network. Communication on the island was finally restored five weeks after the disaster.
Tonga. Five weeks without internet
Already a week after the volcanic explosion, it was possible to launch Internet access in some places, but with low bandwidth. However, there was still no fast and efficient connection to the network. 840 km of underwater optical fiber was the only source of reliable internet for the people of Tonga.
On Tuesday, February 22, the island’s telecommunications service providers Digicel and TCC have confirmed that the internet has been restored – informed the BBC service.
Glad we’re back online. It was a serious task given the scale of the damage
– Prime Minister Tonga Hu’akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Tonga. Destruction after the volcano explosion
On January 15, the volcano Tonga erupted located on an uninhabited estate Hunga Tonga Island, located 65 km north of the capital of Tonga – Nukualofa. The explosion lasted at least eight minutes.
The volcanic eruption caused a huge tsunami wave, which caused severe damage. Three people died as a result of the catastrophe. In addition to the broken internet connection, the residents struggled with, among other things, a lack of drinking water or floating volcanic ash.
A UN official said nearly 85 percent of residents were affected by a volcanic eruption. The country needs more than $ 90 million to start repairing the damage and restore key agriculture and fisheries sectors.
Source: Gazeta
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