Dhiraagu celebrates 37 years shaping Maldives telecom

Dhiraagu, the company that helped bridge the gap between the Maldives’ islands, was established in May 1988 as a joint venture between the British telecommunications firm Cable & Wireless and the Maldivian government.

Dhiraagu began offering their services to atolls shortly after in October 1988. They then began work on providing internet services in Maldives in order to connect Maldivians to the rest of the world. Dhiraagu finished that project and launched internet services in 1996.

In their 37 years, Dhiraagu has been working to connect and build that connection between Maldivians, along with introducing emerging technology to the nation. Dhiraagu introduced mobile phones to Maldives in 1997, with mobile coverage being introduced to all islands of Maldives by 2008.

Dhiraagu continues to adapt to the turbulent technological advances of the world.

Dhiraagu's vision has aimed them to become one of Maldives' biggest shareholders in digital development and advancement. That aim has Dhiraagu achieving various goals every year, with many goals being achieved just last year as well.

Dhiraagu was the first company to provide internet access across all islands in the Maldives. Despite the significant challenges of connecting an island nation, the company succeeded; a remarkable achievement given the geographic dispersion and small populations of many islands.

This is the top tier that is classified under the Uptime Institute's Tier Classification System for data center reliability. The center would facilitate the strengthening of the Maldives digital infrastructure, protect businesses and offer world-class cloud based services.

Along with many accomplishments in communication, Dhiraagu is one of the companies that aids in the facilitation of opportunities for youth empowerment and various industries. 

To support and empower young gamers, Dhiraagu’s gaming platform, Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), achieved several milestones last year. Among its initiatives, DGG organized the Maldives’ largest gaming festival, making significant efforts to connect players from across the country.

Beyond gaming, Dhiraagu has supported sports organizations and various tournaments, while also contributing to development, economic initiatives, and educational programs across Maldives.

In addition to connecting Maldivians through communication services, Dhiraagu has brought communities together through social responsibility initiatives. The company fosters strong relationships with customers and offers meaningful opportunities for customer appreciation; formula that has contributed to its 37 years of success.