Vodafone Cook Islands and Rivada have signed an MoU to provide next-generation telecoms connectivity, powering network expansion and digital transformation in the Oceania region and beyond.
Vodafone Cook Islands aims to harness Rivada's Outernet to deploy resilient connectivity for enterprises and government customers looking for scalable and secure solutions for their expanding networks. With Asia's subsea cables increasingly becoming a focal point of geopolitical tensions, the region now more than ever needs resilient infrastructure that is fast, secure, and reliable.
The Rivada Outernet is a next-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation that provides gigabit-speed connectivity to any point on the globe without relying on the public internet or third-party infrastructure. By combining inter-satellite laser links, advanced onboard processing, and unique routing and switching capabilities, the optical mesh network ensures ultra-secure connectivity with pole-to-pole coverage and end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over similar long distances. This enables Pacific islands to enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency connectivity as urban centers worldwide.
Donald Chew, VP, Sales, APAC, Rivada
With more than $14 billion of business globally for our unique LEO network and a growing number of key regional partners, we are seeing a huge uptick in our business in Asia. The Outernet's ability to meet the requirements of Asia's telecoms providers in terms of security, latency, capacity, and coverage will empower the region's telecommunications infrastructure, support national digital strategies, ensure uninterrupted connectivity and expand international bandwidth.
Phillip Henderson, CEO, Vodafone Cook Islands
We are delighted to partner with Rivada to deploy the Outernet, which offers multi-gigabit network performance combined with worldwide reach, enabling us to enhance our connectivity infrastructure and expand services to our outer islands. With next-generation LEO satellite communications, we can empower our remote communities in areas such as online education, health and business services, accelerating technological innovation and economic growth.