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.
PNG DataCo’s ambitious roadmap for the internet in Papua New Guinea
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11 Sep 2024 by 1 Comment
As telecommunications connectivity reaches 80 per cent of Papua New Guinea’s population, Business Advantage PNG looks at how the country’s telecommunications wholesaler, PNG DataCo, is working to encourage greater adoption of the internet by business and consumers.
The eyes in the skies: new satellite technology hits Papua New Guinea
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13 Mar 2024 by Leave a Comment
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.
In brief: Morobe government to revisit Hidden Valley agreement and other stories
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9 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Morobe government to revisit Hidden Valley agreement, PNG DataCo still repairing the cables broken in the September earthquake and the Investment Promotion Authority to get a new online registry before the year ends. Business news in summary.
In brief: new rules for international travellers visiting Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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2 Feb 2022 by Leave a Comment
Vaccination requirements and 60-day approvals for international travellers, PNG DataCo gets over K60 million worth of Telikom assets and Santos strikes deal with newly minted joint venture. The business news you need today.
In brief: Santos submits application for Oil Search merger to ICCC and other business stories
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17 Nov 2021 by Leave a Comment
Santos and Oil Search merger now in the hands of the ICCC, DataCo reduces wholesale prices by 66 per cent for metro fibre connectivity services, and Treasurer Ling-Stuckey receives report on the Central Bank Act 2000 review. The business news you need to know.
The only way is down: wholesale internet prices in Papua New Guinea fall
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17 Nov 2021 by 2 Comments
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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10 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
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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24 Mar 2021 by 1 Comment
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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10 Jun 2020 by Leave a Comment
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.
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