In April 2002 the Tongasat company started its own satellite telecommunication service when it obtained the Esiafi 1 (former private American Comstar D4) satellite (launched in 1981) that was moved to Tonga's own geostationary point. Broadband internet communication is provided by the Tonga Cable System that went online in April 2018.
This article is about communications systems in Tonga . Main Island has 4G mobile. Broadcast stations: AM 1 (2005), FM 5 (2005), shortwave 1 (1998)
Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) continues to enhance communications in the Kingdom of Tonga, with more yet to come in the future. In 2024, TCC saw a gateway of opportunity to enhance customer experience while becoming competitive in the market. This is partially their contribution to developing digital communications in the Kingdom.
On December 4th, 2024, Tonga Communications Corporation launched the 5G Network in the Kingdom. Tonga is now reaching a milestone of 5G network connectivity within the Kingdom. With this launch, TCC confirmed 5G Network locations are Kolofo'ou, Fasi, Ngele'ia, Vaololoa, Houmakelikao, Kolomotu'a, and Havelu.
The marketing of non-5G services refers to the promotion of enhanced 4G networks that are presented as precursors or equivalents to 5G. Some mobile network operators marketed upgraded 4G technologies using terms that suggested 5G capability.
Research has explored the use of 5G mmWave networks for wireless power transfer. Studies using wavelengths between 1 mm and 10 mm remain experimental. The 5G core (5GC) is a service-oriented, software-defined system that separates control and user planes and supports flexible deployment.
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