Viya, the largest telecommunications provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has announced a major development in its offerings — the availability of lightning-speed 1 gigabit internet to customers — a first for the territory. This is yet another product to fulfill Viya’s mission to provide the best connectivity solutions and entertainment experience to enhance the lives of all residents, and to support business growth in the USVI, the company said in a release provided to the Consortium. “Since 2017 we have invested over $100 million on advancements to our networks, proudly leading the way to better connect the USVI," said Viya CEO Geraldine Pitt. "Since the pandemic, our customer’s digital behavior has shifted permanently. Some customers now require additional bandwidth for their activities, whether for work, school, or entertainment. By launching…