"I was at home doing some housework when I received the call from Digicel to tell me I've won this money and it really made my day!” Fakatele said.
The 44-year-old mother of nine said she would top up with up to $100 from the local stores every month and would buy either the $5 or $10 data plan to stay in touch with her friends and family on social media.
Fakatele said the cash will help with her children’s school fees and stationeries.
