PM Matthew Wale welcomes Satsol’s investment and rural expansion plans, backed by reforms aimed at more affordable telecom services.
PRIME Minister Matthew Wale today received a courtesy visit from the executive and shareholders of Satsol Company.
During the meeting, Satsol Chief Executive Officer Pawel Smalinksi updated the Prime Minister on the company’s current operations, achievements and plans for the future.
Mr Smalinksi also outlined some of the challenges faced by the company, while acknowledging the importance of providing reliable, affordable and up-to-date telecommunications services to the people of Solomon Islands.
“We welcome the new Government’s reforms in the telecommunications sector, especially efforts to encourage competition and affordable services,” he said.
Satsol Board Chairman Mr Antony Ferris also briefed Prime Minister Wale on the company’s investment plans.
He said Satsol is also looking to expand its services into rural communities and provide more affordable telecommunications services to people outside Honiara.
Prime Minister Wale welcomed the company’s investment and expansion plans.
He noted the important role of the private sector in improving telecommunications services across the country.
He also updated the Satsol delegation on the Government’s planned reforms in the telecommunications and communications sector.
The Prime Minister said the reforms will include a review of the Telecommunications Act and reforms involving the Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI).
“The crux of our policy is we need more competition in the industry with the aim of having a more reasonable cost for our people,” Prime Minister Wale said.
He said the Government will continue to support companies that invest in the country and provide reliable, quality and affordable services to the people of Solomon Islands.
SOURCE//: Office of Prime Minister Press Release
