This was stated by Jennis Asraf, manager Corporate Communication at Telesur, in an interview with the Communicatie Dienst Suriname (CDS) on Friday, 13 November 2026.
According to Asraf, fibre optics play an important role in improving services. The technology enables higher internet speeds and greater bandwidths. With this, the telecommunications company aims to meet the growing need for digital connections among both private individuals and businesses.
Asraf emphasises that internet has now become an indispensable service. While it was previously mainly used for entertainment, a stable internet connection is now necessary for, among other things, education, entrepreneurship and daily communication. “You can no longer do without it. Internet is a must,” Asraf said.
The interior also receives attention
In addition to expanding the fibre-optic network, Telesur is investing in modernising its mobile infrastructure. Special attention is being paid to connectivity in the interior.
According to Asraf, virtually all villages are now connected to the network. The next step is to gradually equip these areas with the more modern Long Term Evolution technology (LTE), enabling faster mobile internet.
“A large part of almost all villages are already connected. And what we are also working on is providing all those villages with the new Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology,” Asraf said.
Telesur is also working on international partnerships and new products to further expand its range of services. The streaming platform Telesur Plus is also growing in popularity, according to the company. Further expansions and the introduction of new services and packages are planned for 2027.
Rising costs and cable damage pose challenges
According to Asraf, the modernisation of the network also brings challenges. Telesur is dealing with rising prices for fibre-optic materials and logistical problems resulting from international geopolitical developments.
Another recurring problem is damage to the network caused by excavation work. According to Asraf, underground cables are regularly damaged because contractors and other operators do not take sufficient account of the location of the infrastructure.
Such incidents can result in large groups of customers temporarily being left without internet and other telecommunications services. Moreover, repair work entails considerable costs.
Telesur therefore calls on contractors to contact the company in advance before carrying out excavation work. By checking in time where underground cables are located, many disruptions can be prevented, according to Asraf.
Appeal to society
The public is also being asked to contribute to protecting the telecommunications infrastructure. Citizens who notice suspicious activities at transmission towers or other network facilities are urged to report them.
For example, if people climb transmission towers under suspicious circumstances, this can be reported to the police or via telephone number 152.
Asraf emphasises that Telesur continues to invest in the quality and reliability of its services. According to the company, in addition to further modernisation of the network, the cooperation of the public is also necessary to prevent disruptions and damage as much as possible.
