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Unwired Fiji head of corporate sales, Charlotte Taylor

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Internet has become an integral part of our life.
Even a minute of internet outage at work causes havoc.
Not only is internet a critical part and parcel of business operations, but also has become an important aspect for students.
But while the world has moved ahead with faster and much cheaper internet, Fiji has had its share of constraints.
Recently we have seen increased competition leading to faster and cheaper internet in the country.
Unwired Fiji Limited began its journey seven years ago in October 2005 as the first wireless internet service provider in Fiji.
The company has continued to evolve more so since Digicel took control of the company.
Currently, it is the first and only telecommunications company in Fiji to provide internet services using 4G WiMAX wireless internet technology.
Charlotte Taylor heads the corporate sales team at Unwired 4G.
Ms Taylor has been appointed the new face of Unwired Fiji and has a big task ahead of her as she aims to take the company to new heights.
This week, Unwired launched the 4G WIMAX 802.16e which is a fourth generation of wireless communications standard systems.
It provides portable ultra-broadband internet access from desktops to laptops with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Feeling the need to work with the community, Unwired will support the community by providing free wireless internet to Hilton Special School as well as the team from National Disaster Management Office.
?We feel like we need to work with the community more and we?re doing that currently with Hilton Special School and we have done it on other platforms for example Fiji Fashion Week, Mobilise and helping them to communicate,? Ms Taylor said.
?Particularly with Hilton Special School we are helping them to develop through the web and with the teachers to get training material, do research and things like that using the services we provide.?
The wireless device only needs to be plugged into a power source and it offers access to the internet through wireless connection that spans a 10-metre radius.
Ms Taylor said the device would prove to be handy because it would be a good back-up because it?s very small and mobile.
?If they need to move locations that can just take it along and be able to stay in contact as long as it?s within the coverage range,? she said.

Questions for Charlotte Taylor, Unwired Fiji head of corporate sales:

1. What are some challenges the company is facing currently and how can this be overcome?

Instead of challenges, I would like to talk about our achievements. First of all, we have grown exponentially in the last seven years of operation.
This is evident from our increasing number of business and residential customers.
Because Unwired is the first in Fiji to introduce 4G, there is a lot of buzz about this internet revolution and we are certainly making headway in terms providing the best to our customers.

2. What are some innovations that Unwired is looking at introducing to improve its services in Fiji?

Since our early days in 2005, we have made remarkable achievement in terms of our service, technology and most of all, our internet speed.
We promised our customers that we will be providing them with cutting-edge wireless internet service and I am pleased to report that we have exceeded in this and many other facets of our business.
For future plans ? at this point all I can say is watch this space!

3. Have you noticed an increase in your customers since you introduced the 4G speed?

Most definitely? we have seen a 300 per cent increase in the number of customers since we introduced 4G.

4. How would you describe the internet industry generally in Fiji? Is there enough competition or do we have room for more?

There is always room for competition which will only mean a better service and better products for customers ? we welcome competition.

5. How is Fiji placed in terms of internet speed and penetration when compared internationally?

Fiji is one of very few countries in the region to have 4G technology. Unwired prides itself to be the pioneer provider of this technology in Fiji.
In terms of internet speed, we are comparable to other more developed nations as we have joined the 4G revolution.

6. What sort of demand do people have in Fiji for internet and how are you working towards fulfilling this demand?

Businesses in Fiji are increasingly becoming a mobile activity, and as a result the wireless networks and services used to support that development are growing in importance.
In both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer environments, the availability of more reliable, higher-capacity wireless data networks is one of the keys to expanding the reach of business into this mobile environment.

7. With so many technological advancements coming about, how much reliance do you see people placing on internet?

The advancement of technology has had an enormous impact on the world. The Internet in particular has drastically changed the way society operates.
With new advances in communication being developed constantly e.g. Tablets and Smartphones etc people are becoming more and more reliant on the benefits they provide.
The internet has become significantly important in the realms of education, business, politics, interpersonal interactions and crisis responses.

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