In a significant move to bolster Guyana’s digital ecosystem, telecommunications leader One Communications has unveiled a comprehensive $25 million infrastructure investment plan for 2026. CEO Abraham Smith made the announcement during his keynote address at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, framing the initiative as essential to supporting the nation’s rapidly expanding economy.
The strategic investment will focus on three primary areas: extending fiber optic connectivity into emerging economic corridors, enhancing both subsea and terrestrial network capacity, and building robust redundancy systems for mission-critical operations. Smith emphasized that modern telecommunications infrastructure has evolved from merely supporting operations to actively powering them, making reliable connectivity fundamental to national development.
This latest commitment continues One Communications’ substantial investment history, having deployed over $250 million in network development throughout the past fifteen years, including $100 million dedicated specifically to fiber infrastructure. The company’s expansion strategy specifically targets economic growth zones such as the Wales corridor—home to Guyana’s landmark Gas-to-Energy development—where fiber connectivity has already been extended to communities including Vriesland, Patentia, Belle Vue, and Goed Intent.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the company is advancing financial inclusion through upgrades to its mobile wallet platform, MMG, which expands digital payment capabilities and supports broader participation in the digital economy. Geographic expansion priorities for 2026 include Linden, Parika, the East Coast corridor, and Berbice, where One Communications is actively involved in digital infrastructure and data center initiatives supporting Region Six.
Smith stressed that sustainable national development requires inclusive connectivity that reaches beyond urban centers. “Opportunity cannot stop at the city limits,” he stated, adding that digital infrastructure must extend to every region to ensure development is both genuine and sustainable. The company’s approach emphasizes building systems resilient enough to withstand pressure while ensuring coastal and inland communities alike benefit from technological advancement.
With its fiber network already serving approximately 180,000 homes and businesses nationwide—79% located outside central Georgetown—One Communications positions itself as a crucial partner in building the digital backbone that will keep Guyana competitive and future-ready in an increasingly connected global economy.