Our Telekom

What Our Telekom does

Our Telekom (legal entity Solomon Telekom Company Limited, STCL) is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Solomon Islands, founded in 1988 and headquartered at the Ranadi Complex in Honiara. The company operates the country's largest mobile network, supporting 2G GSM 900/1800MHz, 3G UMTS 2100/850MHz, and 4G LTE with TDD capacity upgrades in congested zones of Honiara. Backbone transport relies on submarine fiber optic cable connectivity (via SISCC), supplemented by satellite and microwave backhaul, with a 50-meter tower at Naha and six additional DFAT-funded 3G/4G towers extending coverage into western provinces. Coverage spans all 9 provinces. The product portfolio includes prepaid and postpaid mobile voice/SMS/data plans, fixed-line and IPBX telephony, VDSL/GPON/FTTH broadband, public WiFi (largest in the country), enterprise WAN and Ethernet Private Lease services, television broadcasting via the TTV sub-brand, and a device eShop stocking Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, Infinix, and Blackview handsets. Distribution combines the Foneshop retail network, the eShop, a native mobile app, USSD self-service (*123# / *155# / *121#), and a nationwide TopUp/M-SELEN agent network.

Our Telekom generates revenue through subscription-based mobile and broadband plans (with prepaid starting at SBD 5), transaction fees on M-SELEN mobile money services, hardware sales through the eShop, and enterprise ICT contracts. M-SELEN, launched on 12 June 2023 and operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Telekom Digital Limited, is a licensed mobile money platform that has rapidly become the digital payments backbone for the country, integrating with BRED Bank, BSP, POB, DBSI (loan disbursements and repayments), SINU (university fees), Solomon Water (utility bills), Solomon Airlines, Franjti Shipping, Honiara City Council's central market vendors, SolBrew (payroll), Save the Children, Oxfam, and international remittance partners Ria Money Transfer and Rocket Remit. M-SELEN also powers the disbursement of TrigaCash parametric climate insurance payouts — the Solomon Islands' first parametric insurance product — through TPAL and youSave.

Ownership is concentrated with the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) holding 97.32% and the Investment Corporation of the Solomon Islands (ICSI) holding 2.68%. The company is led by CEO Christina Lasaqa. Our Telekom was the first company in the Solomon Islands to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification (with annual KPMG audits), operates PCI DSS-compliant payments through ANZ e-Gateway, and in April 2025 entered a strategic partnership with Oracle Communications for an end-to-end BSS/OSS digital transformation. The company employs 251–500 staff and holds a near-monopolistic position in domestic fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, complemented by the rapidly scaling M-SELEN digital financial services franchise.

Name

Our Telekom

Legal name

Solomon Telekom Company Ltd

Website

https://ourtelekom.com.sb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Our Telekom (Solomon Telekom Company Limited) is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Solomon Islands, operating the country's largest 2G/3G/4G mobile network, fiber broadband, public WiFi, enterprise ICT services, and the M-SELEN licensed mobile money platform serving consumers, businesses, government, and rural communities across all 9 provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Mobile Network Operators (Retail MNOs) (HDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise & B2B Mobile Network Operators (HDAIAAAB), Carrier Billing & Telco Mobile Money (FSAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Mobile telecommunications
• Broadband internet
• Mobile money services
• Fixed-line telephony
• Pay television

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiara

HQ country

Solomon Islands

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mobile Telecommunication Services: Our Telekom generates revenue from mobile voice, SMS, and data plans for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Plans start from $5 for voice and SMS, with various data packages available. The company operates on a subscription (postpaid) and prepaid top-up model.
2. Mobile Money (M-SELEN) Transaction Fees: M-SELEN earns revenue through transaction fees on money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, merchant payments, school fee payments, and other financial services. Some services such as DBSI loan repayments and SINU fee payments are offered with zero transaction fees, suggesting the platform monetizes through volume and ecosystem expansion. The platform also enables international remittance transfers through partnerships with Ria Money Transfer and Rocket Remit.
3. Device and Hardware Sales: Our Telekom sells mobile phones, tablets, and other devices through its eShop and Foneshop retail outlets. Devices include brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, Infinix, and Blackview, with prices ranging from SBD $1,249 to SBD $4,815.
4. Enterprise ICT Solutions and Fixed-Line Services: Our Telekom provides enterprise-grade services including Fixed lines, VDSL & GPON, Wired/Wireless Broadband, FTTP, IPVPN, Domain & email provisioning, DR facilities management, Co-location, IT desktop services, IPLC services, and network security solutions for business and government customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Our Telekom (Solomon Telekom Company Limited) is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Solomon Islands, providing mobile telephony, broadband internet, fixed-line voice, the M-SELEN mobile money platform, and pay-TV services to consumers and businesses across Honiara and the wider Solomon Islands.

Product overview

Our Telekom operates as a full-service telecommunications provider in the Solomon Islands offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and financial services. The core mobile network supports 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE technologies with nationwide coverage across all nine provinces. The product portfolio centers on personal and business mobile voice/SMS/data services, fixed-line and broadband internet (including FTTH), public WiFi, and enterprise networking solutions (WAN, EPL). Our Telekom's flagship digital financial service is M-SELEN, a licensed mobile money platform operated by Telekom Digital Limited that enables money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, merchant payments, school fee collections, insurance payouts, and international remittances. Additional offerings include the eShop for devices, the Our Telekom App for self-service plan management, and TTV television broadcasting. The M-SELEN platform functions as an ecosystem integrating with banking partners (BRED Bank), schools (SINU), utilities (Solomon Water), airlines, insurance providers, and merchant networks across the Solomon Islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-SELEN: Mobile money and digital financial services platform enabling money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, merchant payments, school fee payments, and international remittances
• TTV
• Our Telekom WiFi
• The Our Telekom App

Products and services

• Mobile Telephony Services
• Broadband Internet Services

Quantifiable outcome

• M-SELEN powered the disbursement of the Solomon Islands' first-ever parametric insurance (TrigaCash) payouts to beneficiaries within two weeks of verified climate triggers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BRED Bank Solomon IslandscoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026BRED Bank customers can now transfer money instantly from the BRED Bank mobile banking app to M-SELEN wallets. Once funds arrive, users can send money, pay bills, purchase services, and withdraw cash from M-SELEN agents nationwide. Customers use Bill Payment > Buy a Top Up > M-SELEN in the BRED App.
• Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 March 2026M-SELEN was confirmed as the exclusive e-ticketing platform for the OFC Pro League Round 4 matches in Honiara. This marked the first-ever collaboration between M-SELEN and OFC, enabling digital ticket purchasing at mselen.com.sb/mticket with zero payment fee, QR code delivery via SMS, and digital verification at stadium gates.
• United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2026UNCDF, through the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP), supported the development of M-SELEN and the deployment of TrigaCash parametric insurance payouts. M-SELEN served as the secure digital payment platform for the Solomon Islands' first-ever parametric insurance payouts, credited instantly to recipients' wallets.
• Solomon AirlinesmajorTechnology or Integration · 19 February 2026M-SELEN partnered with Solomon Airlines (national carrier) enabling customers to pay for airline tickets using M-SELEN's Buy Goods & Services option. This makes air travel payments more convenient, especially for provincial and outer island communities that previously had to travel to ticket offices or carry cash.
• Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI)coreTechnology or Integration · 30 January 2026DBSI and M-SELEN partnership enables customers to receive loan disbursements directly into M-SELEN wallets and make repayments anytime via the M-SELEN App or *123#. This removes the need for travel and in-person bank visits. DBSI loan repayment service on M-SELEN is available nationwide with zero transaction fees.
• Solomon Islands National University (SINU)coreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025M-SELEN and SINU partnership enables students, parents, and sponsors to pay all university fees (tuition, registration, course materials, examination, reprint fees) digitally through M-SELEN with zero transaction fee. Payments available via the M-SELEN App or USSD (*123#), benefiting students across all provinces.
• Honiara City Council (HCC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025M-SELEN partnered with the Honiara City Council to launch the Buy Goods & Services initiative for vendors at Honiara Central Market. Market vendors selling fruits, vegetables, seafood, and produce can now accept cashless M-SELEN payments, promoting a digital and inclusive economy in the informal sector.
• Trans Pacific Assurance Limited (TPAL)majorTechnology or Integration · 28 October 2025M-SELEN partnered with TPAL and youSave (SINPF) to enable premium payments and claim payouts for TrigaCash, the Solomon Islands' first parametric microinsurance product for climate risk (cyclones, heavy rainfall, drought). M-SELEN serves as the secure digital payment platform for nationwide payout delivery. Coverage options of $2,000 and $4,000 with 8% annual premiums.
• youSave (Solomon Islands National Provident Fund)majorTechnology or Integration · 28 October 2025youSave, an initiative of SINPF, partners with M-SELEN to deliver TrigaCash parametric microinsurance. The partnership is supported by UNCDF through the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP), funded by Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
• Ria Money TransfercoreTechnology or Integration · 11 October 2025M-SELEN integrated with Ria Money Transfer, a global cross-border money transfer service and business segment of Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), enabling Solomon Islanders to send and receive money via Ria's extensive international network covering 200+ countries. The partnership bridges communities and enhances financial inclusion.
• ANZ Bank (ANZ e-Gateway)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Our Telekom's payment gateway is powered by ANZ eGate, compliant with PCI DSS. The ANZ e-Gateway handles online payment processing including credit card transactions for the eShop and top-up system. Terms and Conditions were last reviewed in August 2024.
• Rocket RemitcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2025M-SELEN partnered with Rocket Remit enabling Solomon Islanders in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to send money directly to M-SELEN wallets in the Solomon Islands 24/7. Recipients can withdraw cash from M-SELEN agents nationwide or use funds for digital payments.
• Ministry of Home Affairs (Solomon Islands)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2025Our Telekom signed a milestone sponsorship agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs and MEHRD to become a major sponsor of the Solomon Islands Secondary School Games 2025 (SISG 2025), alongside the Solomon Islands Government. The games attracted over 3,000 students and were held from 29 June to 4 July 2025.
• Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2025MEHRD partnered with Our Telekom as co-sponsor of the Solomon Islands Secondary School Games 2025. MEHRD Permanent Secretary Dr. Franco Rodie recommended rebranding the games to 'Telekom School Games' in a long-term partnership.
• Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025Our Telekom hosted the PITA Annual General Meeting and conference in Honiara from 29 April to 2 May 2025. The conference theme was 'Smart Blue Continent: Strengthening Digital Sovereignty and Connectivity for a Resilient Pacific Future.' The event brought together CEOs, executives, and industry experts from major telecom firms throughout the Pacific.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2025Our Telekom selected Oracle Communications to drive an end-to-end digital transformation initiative. The company is implementing Oracle Cloud Scale Billing and Oracle Unified Operations solutions for advanced monetization and service fulfillment on a communications-grade platform. The project is executed with Oracle Customer Solutions for Industry, aimed at digitizing customer engagement and accelerating time-to-market for new products and services.
• Solomon Breweries Ltd (SolBrew)majorTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2024M-SELEN and SolBrew (HEINEKEN subsidiary, the leading brewing company in the Solomon Islands) partnered to enable SolBrew to pay employees via M-SELEN wallets. Employees receive payments instantly and can withdraw cash, pay bills, and send money home. SolBrew successfully completed 3 payrolls for casuals through M-SELEN.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2023STCL and UNDP signed an MOU to provide technical support to M-SELEN, with a focus on enhancing financial inclusion for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), informal enterprises, and smallholder farmers, with special emphasis on women and youth. UNDP's technical assistance aims to refine M-SELEN's financial products.
• Save the Children Solomon IslandsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2023M-SELEN and Save the Children Solomon Islands signed a contract to drive positive change in the lives of children and communities in the Solomon Islands through financial solutions. The partnership was signed at Our Telekom's Ranadi Office.
• Oxfam Solomon IslandsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2023M-SELEN and Oxfam Solomon Islands signed a contract to empower individuals and communities through innovative financial services. The partnership was signed at Our Telekom's Head Office at Ranadi, Honiara.
• Solomon WatermajorTechnology or Integration · 11 October 2023Our Telekom and Solomon Water signed a contract integrating water bill payment collection into M-SELEN. Solomon Water customers (over 17,000 customers in Honiara, Auki, Noro, and Tulagi) can purchase Cash Water and settle post-paid bills through M-SELEN wallets, eliminating visits to Solomon Water offices.
• Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC)coreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2023Our Telekom uses submarine fiber optic cable links provided by SISCC to carry services to Malaita, Choiseul, and Western regions. When the submarine cable was damaged in 2023, Our Telekom diverted traffic onto satellite and microwave links to maintain service to affected customers.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Euronet Worldwide: Parent of Ria Money Transfer, Our Telekom's international remittance partner. While not a competitor, Euronet's global remittance and payments processing network is a comparable scaled benchmark for the digital financial services layer that M-SELEN is building.

Broad incumbents

• Spark New Zealand: Much larger New Zealand incumbent telco with a mature mobile, broadband, and digital services portfolio. Provides a strategic benchmark for how a Pacific-region telco scales enterprise ICT, network security, and digital service monetization over time.
• Telecom Fiji (Vodafone Fiji): Fiji's incumbent mobile and fixed-line operator with a similarly diversified product set (mobile, broadband, enterprise ICT, M-PAiSA mobile money). A useful comparison point for Our Telekom's mobile money and enterprise ambitions within a slightly larger Pacific market.
• Digicel Pacific: Regionally dominant mobile operator across multiple Pacific/Caribbean markets, with its own MyCash mobile money service. Operates in similar Pacific contexts and represents both an indirect competitor and a benchmark for cross-island mobile money and remittance strategy.

Direct peers

• Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC): State-linked incumbent operator in Tonga offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and a mobile money platform (M-Tala). Closely mirrors Our Telekom's combination of incumbent telecom + state ownership + government-supported mobile money.
• Telecom Vanuatu (TVL): Incumbent telecom operator in Vanuatu, another small Pacific Island nation with a comparable mix of mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and emerging digital financial services. Directly comparable in scale, market structure, and product portfolio.
• Bluesky (American Samoa / Samoa): Pacific Island incumbent operator covering Samoa and American Samoa with mobile, fixed, broadband, and mobile money (M-Tala). Similar market profile, demographic scale, and product mix to Our Telekom.
• bmobile (Solomon Islands): The other licensed mobile network operator in Solomon Islands and Our Telekom's primary domestic competitor. Operates 2G/3G/4G networks across the same country with comparable consumer and enterprise offerings, making it the closest head-to-head rival for subscribers, M-SELEN-equivalent mobile money, and enterprise contracts.

Regional players

• VINI (Vodafone French Polynesia / ONATi): French Polynesia's mobile and fixed operator with a similar product portfolio (mobile, broadband, enterprise) in another island geography. Useful regional comparison for product breadth and enterprise service structure.
• Vodafone PNG (bmobile Vodafone PNG): PNG mobile operator with mobile money (MyCash) and comparable rural coverage challenges. Operates in a much larger but structurally similar Pacific mobile market, providing a scaling benchmark for Our Telekom's mobile money ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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