Dhiraagu has announced the completion of its high-speed fibre broadband network across every inhabited island in the Maldives, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital development. The company becomes the first and only service provider in the nation to achieve full Fibre-to-the-Home coverage.
The announcement was made at a special event attended by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, and the Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, alongside senior government officials, Dhiraagu board members, and representatives from various organisations.
With this expansion, Dhiraagu now operates the largest high-speed data network in the Maldives, extending internet access to all households in every inhabited island. This milestone also places the Maldives among a small number of countries worldwide to achieve 100 percent fibre broadband coverage.
Minister Ihusaan described the milestone as “a source of national pride,” thanking Dhiraagu on behalf of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Maldivian people. He said the company had “truly connected the nation” by bringing high-speed broadband to every inhabited island.
Dhiraagu’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ismail Rasheed, said the achievement was the result of significant investments and long-term projects to strengthen the nation’s connectivity. “This vision was made possible through major projects including international submarine cable connections, a north-to-south fibre link, and strategic network upgrades,” he said, expressing gratitude to Dhiraagu’s team, partners, and stakeholders.
The company stated that the achievement not only supports the government’s vision of a smart nation but also enables greater digital inclusion and new opportunities for communities across the Maldives.
