In November 2024, Google broke ground on its ICT facility in Natadola, which will host terrestrial infrastructure to support the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cable systems. “The landing of these new cables represents a significant moment for Fiji. THE Bulikula and Tabua undersea telecommunications cables by Google have landed at the Fiji International Telecommunications Ltd's (FINTEL) landing facility in Vatuwaqa, Suva, opening Fiji up to unprecedented regional and international connectivity and significant opportunities in domestic economic. Fiji's digital infrastructure has taken a major step forward with the arrival of the Bulikula Subsea Cable in Natadola, a significant milestone that underscores global confidence in the nation's economic and technological future. The subsea cable, part of Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, is. Bulikula is the Fijian word for “golden cowrie,” a rare shell found in the Pacific Ocean often worn by local chieftains as a badge of rank. The subsea cable is being deployed in Fiji as part of Google's project here. In a significant boost to digital infrastructure and regional connectivity, Telecom Fiji and Google have signed a landmark agreement to design, build, and maintain a terrestrial fiber optic link.