Dhiraagu inaugurates High-Speed Fibre Broadband and DhiraaguTV service in Hulhumale’ Phase II via HDC’s Open Access Network.
“We are excited to partner with HDC to further expand Dhiraagu Fibre Broadband and DhiraaguTV service to all the new communities settling in Hulhumale’ Phase II. Our top priority remains to ensure that we provide our services at the same quality and price for all our customers in Hulhumale’ Phase II similar to our services provided to the rest of the country. We will continue to deliver on our brand promise and empower our customers to ‘take on tomorrow’ stated Ismail Rasheed, CEO & MD at Dhiraagu.
To provide further ease to customers who would like to apply for Dhiraagu Fibre Broadband and TV service, the Dhiraagu team will be present at the grounds near Hiya Flat today until 18:00 hrs. The sales event will continue from the 4th of October to the 10th October 2021 from 15:30 hrs. till 18:30 in Hulhumale’ Phase II.
A special ceremony was held at the HDC Building where the CEO & MD of Dhiraagu Mr Ismail Rasheed and Managing Director of HDC Mr Suhail Ahmed signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. Following the agreement signing, the teams paid a visit to the first customer at Hiya Flats who had received service for Dhiraagu Fibre Broadband and DhiraaguTV.
Speaking at the ceremony, HDC’s MD Suhail Ahmed stated. “I am happy to welcome Dhiraagu onboard as the first service provider to connect all our communities living in Hulhumale’ Phase II through HDC’s Open Access Network. As we both share a national vision to serve our communities and bridge the digital divide, I believe this is a good step towards enabling Hulhumale’ as the first Smart City in the Maldives.”
As state-owned organizations, both Dhiraagu and HDC have a common goal in providing superior services towards support communities across the nation. Since the first settlement in Hulhumale Phase I, Dhiraagu has been among the first utility providers to enable the service and today, their service is being provided to over 50,000 people living in Hulhumale’.
Open Access Network is a common international practice that allows multiple service providers to provide internet and TV services through one common fibre network. Dhiraagu remains committed to working with HDC to serve the new communities to stay connected and optimize operations in this digital age.