Huawei donates 1000 internet devices to Guyana

Prime Minister Mark Phillips (third from left) with one of the boxes. China’s Ambassador Guo Haiyan is second from left

Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips yesterday received 1000 internet boxes (LTE/Wifi CPE) from several representatives of Chinese multinational technology corporation, Huawei.

A release from the PM’s office said that the boxes are capable of transferring 4G networks outdoors at over 300 metres and just below 100 metres indoors to more than 100 users at a time.

The Prime Minister said that the donation will aid his government in its aim to bridge the digital divide by providing access to ICT throughout the country.