WanTok is a telecommunications company operating in Vanuatu, providing services to both businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 2008 and is currently owned by WanTok Pacific, a corporation focused on delivering telecommunications services across the Pacific region. WanTok's establishment marked a significant milestone in the development of Vanuatu's telecommunications landscape, playing a key role in enhancing the accessibility and quality of telecommunications services within the country. WanTok Pacific Corporation, formed by WanTok Networks (Vanuatu) and Toko Wireless (Tonga), launched a new local mobile operator and provided a full suite of additional telecom services, including mobile, broadband, and money transfer services. This initiative aimed to offer cost-effective communication solutions and modernize cash payments, enhancing financial inclusion in the Pacific region.
Country
Vanuatu
Type
Mobile Network Operator
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4G Network

WanTok Vanuatu launched its 4G LTE network using the LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) frequency band in April 2014. This network was part of the WanTok Pacific Corporation's initiative to provide a comprehensive suite of telecom services, including mobile, broadband, and money transfer services. The network offered low-cost calls, SMS, and chat locally and internationally, with the ability to add up to four other international mobile numbers. WanTok Money, a digital payment ecosystem, allowed users to send, save, and receive money in Vanuatu and Tonga. The network's launch in Vanuatu occurred simultaneously with WanTok Tonga, marking a significant advancement in telecommunications services in the region. In 2021, WanTok, along with Vodafone and Digicel, signed up to Vanuatu's Universal Access Policy (UAP), committing to deliver services to underserved or unconnected areas at their own expense. This initiative aimed to enhance network coverage and connectivity in rural regions of Vanuatu.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
B40 (2300 MHz)
20
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

As of the current date, WanTok has not launched a commercial 5G service in Vanuatu. There is no information available regarding any trials or testing of 5G technology by WanTok. The focus remains on expanding and enhancing the existing 4G LTE network to provide comprehensive coverage and services across Vanuatu. The company's participation in the Universal Access Policy indicates a commitment to improving telecommunications infrastructure, which may include future considerations for 5G deployment. However, specific details or timelines for 5G trials or spectrum allocation have not been provided in the available data.

Date Event Subtype