Dhiraagu- 33 Years Empowering Digital Communities

In 1988, with the inception of Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Private Limited (Dhiraagu), the telecommunications sector was born in the Maldives. As the first telecommunications provider in the nation, Dhiraagu laid the necessary groundwork for telecom services in the Maldives by building the mandatory infrastructure for connectivity the country desperately needed. During that time, Dhiraagu’s critical foothold in the Maldives provided a solution for the struggle of connection that was present across the nation.

Fast-forwarding to 2022 brings the company to the present times with a completely altered image of Dhiraagu and the Maldives in the Digital World. Dhiraagu remains as the pioneer of telecommunications and digital provider in the country while growing exponentially in the last three decades. The company has introduced many innovative services and facilities to its customers, not solely restricted to mobiles. With a customer base spread across the nation and nine operating centres located in regional hubs, Dhiraagu has expanded well into the horizons of mobile data, broadband, digital wallet and IPTV services as well.

As the company prepares to celebrate 33 years of service in the country this year, it is crucial to emphasize on how the digital lives of Maldivians have been enriched by Dhiraagu. From the availability of high-fibre broadband services in the close comforts of homes, businesses and offices to endless opportunities for entertainment with Dhiraagu-TV and a plethora of mobile plans and broadband packages, Dhiraagu has continued to empower communities to ‘take on tomorrow’.

The vital role played by Dhiraagu in delivering digital services became very evident during the uncertain times of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Through their seamless services and strong network, many government offices and businesses as well as SMEs were able to work from home while students were able to study through online platforms. In addition to this, Dhiraagu paved way for people to keep in touch during those trying months, ensuring everyone was able to remain connected with their loved ones.

33 years on, the company has not slowed down in its trajectory and is in fact accelerating towards new areas. A testimony to this claim came with Dhiraagu’s decision to link the Maldives to the global SEA-ME-WE-6 submarine cable system. In the hope of delivering better speeds and quality services, the cable system will connect Maldives to 13 key exchange ports and data centres in the world located in continents like Asia and Africa. Dhiraagu has also expanded its high-speed fibre broadband service, now available to 85% of households.

Through intriguing investments and innovative features as well as smooth ceaseless services, Dhiraagu continues in its wake at the forefront of empowering digital communities, all the while making the lives of people living in the Maldives smarter, gratifying and more rewarding.