Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific, comprises 176 islands with a population of approximately 105,000. The geography of Tonga presents unique challenges for the technology and telecommunication sectors as the population and infrastructure are spread across 36 inhabited islands, often separated by vast expanses of ocean. Tonga's telecommunication infrastructure historically relied on satellite connectivity, but in 2013, a subsea fibre-optic cable linking it to Fiji significantly improved internet speeds. Despite this, many remote islands still lack reliable connectivity. Tonga is also part of the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) who are transitioning to renewable energy sources, with the aim of reducing reliance on imported diesel for power generation (approximately 80%). Only a fraction of the country's energy needs are met by renewables, mainly solar power, with percentages ranging from 2 to 13% depending on the measurement methodology.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
UCall is a telecommunications company operating in the Kingdom of Tonga. UCall operates as a brand of the incumbent Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) which was founded in 1978 and based in Nuku'alofa Tongatapu.