As businesses across the Maldives continue to accelerate their digital transformation journeys, resilient and future-ready connectivity has become more essential than ever. From financial institutions and government organisations to SMEs, retail businesses, healthcare providers, and hospitality operators today rely heavily on secure digital infrastructure to operate efficiently, serve customers seamlessly, and remain competitive in an increasingly connected world.
This growing dependence on digital services strongly reflects this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) theme, “Digital Lifelines: Strengthening resilience in a connected world.” Across industries in the Maldives, digital connectivity now plays a central role in enabling communication, supporting cloud-based operations, powering customer experiences, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring business continuity.
Supporting this evolving digital landscape, Dhiraagu continues to play the leading role in strengthening the nation’s digital ecosystem through robust connectivity solutions and future-ready infrastructure. As ‘The Nation’s Connection’, Dhiraagu continues to invest in fibre broadband, nationwide mobile coverage, 5G technology, cloud services, and advanced data infrastructure that support organisations and businesses across the country.
Dhiraagu stands apart as the first and only telecommunications operator in the Maldives to achieve 100% fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage across all inhabited islands. This milestone places the Maldives among a select group of countries globally to achieve universal fibre connectivity, creating stronger opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities nationwide.
Complementing this achievement is Dhiraagu’s 100% mobile network coverage across the Maldives, helping businesses remain connected across geographically dispersed islands and remote locations. This nationwide reach supports organisations with seamless communication, digital operations, remote work capabilities, and reliable access to essential digital services wherever they operate.
As digital expectations continue to evolve, advanced 5G connectivity is also transforming the way organisations operate and innovate. Dhiraagu’s network was recognised by Ookla® for the Fastest 5G Network, Best 5G Network, and Best 5G Gaming Experience in the Maldives, by Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, 1H 2025, reflecting the company’s continued leadership in mobile innovation. These capabilities support smarter workplaces, AI-powered services, cloud collaboration, IoT solutions, and increasingly connected business ecosystems designed around efficiency, agility, and innovation.
At the same time, organisations are placing greater importance on secure and reliable digital infrastructure to protect critical systems, financial platforms, customer data, and business continuity. Supporting this growing demand, Dhiraagu inaugurated the Maldives’ first Tier IV Certified Data Centre, representing the highest international standard for reliability and resilience. This capability was further strengthened through the expansion of the company’s third data centre in Noonu Atoll Velidhoo, improving nationwide access to secure cloud and data hosting services.
Dhiraagu’s leadership extends beyond national connectivity infrastructure into the global digital ecosystem through its participation in the SEA-ME-WE 6 (SMW6) submarine cable system. Marking a historic milestone for the Maldives, Dhiraagu became the first Maldivian telecommunications provider to become a consortium member of a global submarine cable system landing in Maldives. This international connectivity backbone will play a critical role in supporting world-class resorts, enabling lower latency, seamless cloud services, and premium digital experiences.
Today, connectivity has become a critical digital lifeline for organisations and businesses across the Maldives, supporting operational continuity, digital innovation, and long-term growth. As industries continue to evolve in an increasingly connected world, Dhiraagu continues to invest in resilient digital infrastructure and future-ready technologies that help empower businesses, strengthen communities, and support the nation’s digital future.
