The eyes in the skies: new satellite technology hits Papua New Guinea

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A slew of new satellite technologies promise a future of faster connections and lower prices, especially in Papua New Guinea’s most remote regions. Tony Jordan previews what’s ahead.

The only way is down: wholesale internet prices in Papua New Guinea fall

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Reductions in the wholesale price of data and prospects for increased competition look set to deliver lower prices for business and consumers in Papua New Guinea, according to Paul Komboi, Chief Executive Officer of state-owned wholesaler, PNG DataCo.

Five things we learned from our Papua New Guinea Telecommunications Update

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Last Thursday, Business Advantage PNG hosted a special Papua New Guinea Telecommunications Update with the CEO of PNG DataCo Ltd, Paul Komboi, and telecommunications expert, Dr Amanda Watson. Here are five take-homes from the event.

Bridging the digital divide in Papua New Guinea ‘not impossible any more’, says PNG DataCo’s CEO

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Businesses in Papua New Guinea should be looking to take advantage of cloud technology according to Paul Komboi, Chief Executive Officer of PNG DataCo. He said the technology is expected to be launched this year.

In brief: Oil Search back trading on PNGX and other business stories

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Oil Search back trading on PNGX, new wholesale internet prices coming and ambitions plans for PNG’s cocoa industry. Your latest summary of the business news you need to know.

In brief: Kumul Submarine Cable System completes connections and other business stories

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The Kumul Submarine Cable lands in Bougainville , the Pasca A gas project is on its way to becoming the first offshore field development in PNG and the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority reveals the impact COVID-19 on the tourism industry. The business news your need to kickstart your week.

In brief: James Marape announces new cabinet and other business stories

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Papua New Guinea’s new Prime Minister announces his new cabinet, PNG Air Limited enters into a code-sharing agreement with Virgin Australia and Australia commits to helping Solomon Islands develop infrastructure. Your weekly digest of business news.

In Brief: Santos announces plan to buy into P’nyang natural field gas in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Santos to become an stakeholder in the P’nyang natural gas field project, an agreement between five telecom companies seeks to advance digitisation in Papua New Guinea, and upgrades to the Muliama–to–Bakok road due to commence soon. Your weekly digest of business news.

Boardroom briefing: Data-centre electricity use, waste from the mining industry and the importance of traceability in agriculture

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Data centres are gobbling up the world’s electricity, mine dumps to come clean, and growing interest in traceability. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Ten questions answered about the Coral Sea Cable System

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The Coral Seas Cable System—the undersea fibreoptic cable to be laid between Sydney and Port Moresby, and then to the Solomon Islands—will transform telecommunications in the two Pacific countries. Here we answer 10 key questions about this keenly anticipated project.