Government approves technology

The 2G service will be no more from April 2024

But will still hold a stake of at least 10 percent

SES will provide coverage from its O3b medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite system

Connectivity has returned, but the country remains in crisis

Cable linking main island of Tongatapu to Fiji and outside world repaired a month after underwater eruption; domestic cable due to be fixed soon

Digicel and Tonga Cable negotiating to secure cable aboard repair ship Reliance owned by other operators to fix broken cable

Both domestic and international cables seemingly damaged, repairs could take weeks