15 terabytes of data used to download porn daily in Fiji - Chand
Govt aims to ban porn for children in Fiji

15 terabytes of data used to download porn daily in Fiji - Chand

Govt aims to ban porn for children in Fiji

By Mikaele Liga
Thursday 06/02/2025
Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunications Authority of Fiji, Prit Chand

15 terabytes of data is used daily by Fijians to watch porn in the country, and the Government and the Anti-Pornography Task Force will be banning porn for children in Fiji soon.

Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunications Authority of Fiji, Prit Chand says the same amount of daily data could stream high-definition movies continuously for 24 years or download approximately 220 million e-books.

He adds 1.3 percent of all internet traffic in Fiji is channeled towards porn and the economic impact is also substantial.

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Chand says internet service providers have expressed their willingness to block websites distributing child sexual abuse material adding that the Fiji Police Force is collaborating with Interpol to gather information on such sites.

He emphasises the need for a comprehensive approach.

Chand says various measures must be supported by a robust legal framework to ensure proper enforcement and accountability, and they will continue working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that the necessary regulatory and enforcement measures are effectively implemented.

Chand says while pornography can be considered a taboo subject in most societies, the data clearly shows that it is a widespread and growing concern.

He stresses the importance of addressing this issue through open dialogue and collaborative efforts.

Chand adds the last quarter of 2023 saw Fijians consume 626.13 terabytes of data accessing adult content while a certain network provider reported 92 terabytes of adult content data consumption in a single month, representing about 1.6 percent of their total monthly data usage.

He says they are working with the Government and relevant stakeholders to combat the fight against porn.

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