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.
PNG DataCo’s ambitious roadmap for the internet in Papua New Guinea
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11 Sep 2024 by 1 Comment
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.
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.
In brief: Kumul Submarine Cable System completes connections and other business stories
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25 May 2020 by Leave a Comment
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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12 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
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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20 May 2019 by 1 Comment
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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16 Apr 2019 by Leave a Comment
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.
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