Fibre One connects 3 in 4 Guyanese homes, driving nation’s digital transformation

One Communications on Monday announced that its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network now passes more than three-quarters of all households in Guyana. This cements the company’s position as the country’s largest and most advanced fibre network. The latest expansion marks a major milestone in Guyana’s digital transformation, ensuring that residents, small businesses, and large enterprises alike have access to world-class internet speed and reliability.

With more than 170,000 homes and business establishments within reach of their fibre service, the continued build-out of One Communications’ network supports the Government of Guyana’s digital transformation agenda, one that prioritises nationwide connectivity, education access, and information and communication technology (ICT)-driven economic growth. One Communications’ Chief Operations Officer (COO), Eshwar Thakurdin, stated, “Over the last two years, we have been focused on reducing disparities between urban and rural communities. Our priority was to connect more homes from the West Side, East Coast Demerara (ECD) to Berbice, and down the East Bank Demerara (EBD) to Linden.”
He added, “This new milestone is a significant increase from the 150,000 homes we reported in June 2023. The rollout of these last 20,000 premises has been challenging, but the team was committed. For example, it took 15 weeks to aerially run 300 km (kilometre) of fibre.”
The company’s fibre expansion, which required an increased investment of USD 10 million over the last two years, has outpaced regional trends, positioning Guyana among the fastest-rising broadband markets in the Caribbean, signaling a step change in the country’s digital readiness. “We’ve built Guyana’s digital backbone,” continued Thakurdin. “Our mission is simple: to keep Guyana connected to whatever is next. Whether it facilitates a global investor, a student in a remote classroom, or a modern smart home, we can’t stress enough that fibre is the foundation for a more connected, competitive Guyana.” The latest communities to benefit from One Communications’ ongoing expansion work during August to October 2025 are Look Out, Grove, Hyde Park, Hope, Two Friends, Ann’s Grove, Bee Hive, Clonbrook, Wisberg, Wisroc, Vriesland, Rosignol, Shieldstown, One Mile, Wales, Goed Intent, Goode Ver Vagting, No2, D’Edward, Cotton Tree, Eldorado, Belladrum, Paradise, Golden Fleece, Weldaad, Canal #2, Bell West, No6-9, Blairmant, Balthyock, Zoorg-en-Hoop, Ithaca, and Bushlot. Speaking about support for the business community, General Manager (GM) of One Communications’ business arm Brava, Hilton Wong highlighted that entrepreneurs and small retailers are now better able to move their businesses online, improving access to customers and digital payment solutions. “Connectivity is the foundation of modern development. We want to lift businesses of all sizes, link teachers and students, and equip the wider society to participate fully in the opportunities of the digital economy. This is about inclusion, empowerment, and national progress.”
One Communications first rolled out fibre in Guyana in 2017, and more rollouts are planned for 2026.