Internet to Tonga's main island could be restored in 2 weeks
ABC News
Tonga’s main island could have its internet service restored within two weeks, although it may take much longer to repair the connection to the smaller islands
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Tonga's main island could have its internet service restored within two weeks, although it may take much longer to repair the connection to the smaller islands, a cable company official said Tuesday.
The single undersea fiber-optic cable which connects the Pacific nation to the outside world was severed 10 days ago after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami.
That left most people unable to connect with loved ones abroad. For days, people couldn't get through on their phones, by email, or through social media.
Since then, Tonga's Digicel has been able to restore international call services to some areas by using satellite connections. Some people have been able to send emails or get limited internet connectivity.
