As more institutions are considering ways to connect to the unbanked population of Papua New Guinea, mobile wallets are emerging as a potential game changer for the sector. Charlotte Armstrong examines the key players in PNG’s mobile money market.
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PNG DataCo and major mobile operators Vodafone and Digicel have all invested heavily in infrastructure of late. Meanwhile, the question remains whether Starlink will gain entry into the PNG market in 2025.
The newly appointed CEO of Port Moresby Nature Park shares his thoughts about the park and its future in this exclusive interview with Paradise, Air Niugini’s in-flight magazine.
Tarik Boudiaf became CEO of Digicel PNG in July 2024, crossing over from an executive position within the African market. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, he shares how Digicel plans to serve business customers, and his thoughts on PNG’s regulatory environment and potential competition from Starlink.
Mobile internet prices were stable in PNG in 2024, with the country’s three mobile network operators making only minor changes to some offerings, according to the latest data analysis from a team of Australian and Papua New Guinean researchers who monitor the market.
After years of high prices for mobile data in Papua New Guinea, consumers are now able to access lower prices that represent better value. Amanda H A Watson and Moses Sakai present their latest analysis of data prices.
The recent arrival of two major international players into Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications sector has provided it with a timely boost – and a platform for much-needed growth.
BSP Financial Group welcomes new Chair, Ok Tedi Mining names Acting Chief Executive and Digicel Pacific announces new CEO for Digicel Samoa.
Delegates to last week’s 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference received an overview of the plans of the new Marape government, as well as detailed economic updates and a range of briefings on opportunities across the country’s key economic sectors.
Green light for Telstra’s acquisition in Papua New Guinea, Newcrest posts disappointing six month results and flights to Lihir Island resume. The business news your need this week.