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One Site of SINBIP On-air in Renell Province

A new telecommunication site—Lavangu(B183) under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has been successfully commissioned and brought on air in Rennell Province, further advancing the nationwide rollout of broadband infrastructure.

3 Mar 2026

SINBIP Successfully Commissions 60th telecommunication Tower at Temarae Site, Western Province
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has hit a key milestone with the successful commissioning of its 60th telecommunication tower.
7 Jan 2026
SINBIP launches new Telecommunication Tower in East Choiseul’s Chivoko Site
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has brought enhanced telecommunications to East Choiseul Constituency with the official launch of a new tower site at Chivoko.
15 Dec 2025
Choiseul Province
MCA launches second telecenter in Choiseul
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) launched a second telecenter pilot project at Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School in Choiseul Province yesterday.
9 Dec 2025
Education
MCA Launches Million-Dollar Telecenter for Malaita
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) on Tuesday launched Malaita Province’s Telecenter at Malu’u Station in the Northern Region, marking a significant milestone in Solomon Islands’ digital transformation.
4 Dec 2025
Technology
Solomon Islands Government welcomes launch of Adamasia Submarine Cable Project
The Solomon Islands Government this week welcomed the official launch of the Adamasia Submarine Cable Project, a major step forward in strengthening the nation’s digital connectivity and resilience. The launch was witnessed by Prime Minister Hon.
20 Nov 2025
Two more new SINBIP Towers in Marovo connected
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) continues to expand reliable digital connectivity across the nation. The recent completion and activation of two new towers at Lelea and Peava in Marovo Constituency, Western Province, marks a significant milestone in this…
1 Nov 2025
Communities
SINBIP tower at Vatoro site North Vella now on air
The Vatoro site at North Vellalavela in the Western Province is now fully operational with the successful activation of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP tower, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ nationwide broadband expansion efforts.
24 Oct 2025
SINBIP Launches New Telecommunications Tower at Husuzo in South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare Constituency
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has officially commissioned a new telecommunications tower on October 13 at Husuzo, situated within the South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare constituency.
21 Oct 2025
China - Solomon Islands Relations
China Harbor Engineering Company and Huawei Boosts Communication in Solomon Islands with Five New Tower Sites
Honiara, Solomon Islands – In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31, 2025, bringing the total number of operational…
1 Aug 2025
Solomon Telekom and SATSOL yet to finalize interconnection agreement
By Alfred Pagepitu The 30-day deadline set by the Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) for Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) to finalize an interconnection agreement with SATSOL has officially expired, with no public confirmation of compliance.
20 Jun 2025
SATSOL and Bmobile Solomon Islands signs interconnection agreement
By Alfred Pagepitu SATSOL Limited signed an interconnection agreement with Bmobile Solomon Islands Limited in Honiara on Thursday. The agreement will allow SATSOL to extend its offerings to include voice services to its existing customer base country-wide.
5 May 2025
Government
PM Manele Welcomes Huawei’s Progress on Telecommunications Infrastructure
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has welcomed ongoing cooperation with Huawei Technologies and acknowledged the company’s contribution to Solomon Islands’ national efforts to improve connectivity and advance digital development.
1 May 2025
Government
Prime Minister Manele commends Huawei for advancing digital development in Solomon Islands and the Pacific
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has expressed profound gratitude for Huawei’s contributions to digital development in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region.
30 Apr 2025
Festive season
SIBC launches new year countdown coverage in Auki
By Alfred Pagepitu in Auki The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) launched its 2025 New Year Countdown in the Malaita provincial capital, Auki yesterday. The launch means that SIBC will host its annual new year countdown in Auki via Auki 96.3 FM.
28 Dec 2024
SI-PRC Relations
Prime Minister launches Samasodu communication tower
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele officially launches the Samasodu telecommunication tower. In a small but historical ceremony at the Solomon Towers Limited (STL) head office in Honiara, Prime Minister Manele had the honour of making the first official text, video and phone calls to distinguished…
16 Oct 2024
Solomon Islands
Kacific highlights satellite services at Business After Five Event
By Alfred Pagepitu Kacific Country Director for Papua New Guinea, Kasek Galgal, has expressed his appreciation to the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry for hosting a Business After Five event at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Friday.
1 Oct 2024
Communities
SIBC’s FM 96.3 and ABC Radio Australia’s FM 107 now in Auki and surrounding communities
People in the provincial capital of Malaita Province, Auki in Solomon Islands and surrounding communities will now be able to hear the national service of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation on its FM 96.3 frequency on their transistor radios, inside their vehicles and on their mobile…
25 Sept 2024
Media
SIBC celebrates 72 years of broadcasting
By Alfred Pagepitu The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) is celebrating its 72nd Anniversary of broadcasting today. This year’s event celebrates SIBC’s achievements and challenges it overcomes in fulfilling its roles to inform, educate and entertain citizens through its radio, TV and…
23 Sept 2024
Solomon Islands
MNPDC thanks UNDP Gov4Res project for supporting the Ministry’s communication efforts
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) acknowledges with appreciation the UNDP’s Gov4Res Project for the financial support rendered towards the Ministry’s communication unit to help support the implementation of its communication activities and messaging efforts.
19 Sept 2024