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2021 UAS Projects

This consultation paper seeks comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed UAS projects for 2021.

To assist NICTA and the UAS Board to carry out their respective functions under Part VI of the Act, the UAS Board following public consultation approved the UAS Strategic Planning Report 2018-2022 (the Strategic Planning Report). The Strategic Planning Report provides a useful context, delineating the UAS objectives, and planning framework to assist the annual process of UAS Project identification and ranking. It should be noted that Strategic Planning Report is not binding and serves as a guide and for informational purposes. The Strategic Planning Report is available on NICTA/UAS website (www.nicta.gov.pg).

NICTA is inviting stakeholders, licensed operators and the general public to submit Universal Access Projects for consideration to be implemented in 2021. In this connection NICTA has also prepared the draft proposals aimed at promoting discussion and consideration.

This document has been prepared for the purpose of facilitating industry and wider public discussion on the UAS projects for 2021. The document contains projects NICTA considers as critical for implementation and invites comments and inputs from the public and interested parties.

Following consultation, NICTA will finalise the Report for submission to the UAS Board for consideration. The UAS Board will prepare a UAS Project report for submission to the Minister for Communications for consideration.

In developing the projects proposal for 2021, NICTA has taken into account the Government’s Vision 2050 Strategy, the Medium Term Development Strategy (2018-2022), Development Strategic Plan 2020 to 2030 and the UAS Strategic Planning Report.

Submissions should be submitted via email to consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and must be received by close of business on Tuesday 15th September 2020.

 

Charles S. Punaha

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

 

Issue Date: 18 August 2020
Due Date: 15 September 2020
Public Notice: Public Notice
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UAS in the News

NICTA’s New Branch Focuses on Bringing Connectivity to Underserved Areas

The National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) officially opened its new Universal Access Service (UAS) Branch at Range View Plaza on March 1, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon Timothy Masiu.

The Universal Access Service Secretariate was established through the Department of ICT’s Universal Access Policy and marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to expand internet access across the country. Minister Masiu emphasized the distinction between NICTA’s regulatory role and the UAS’s operational focus.

“NICTA regulates the ICT industry through licensing and resource allocation,” Minister Masiu explained. “The UAS Secretariat, operating from this new location, will now intensify its efforts to identify unserved and underserved remote areas.”

The ICT Minister urged the UAS to collaborate with all ICT operators to ensure connectivity reaches all corners of Papua New Guinea.

He highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “Connecting rural areas with 4G internet coverage will allow people to engage in e-commerce, e-learning, and a range of other e-services.”

NICTA Chairman, Mr. Noel Mobiha, elaborated on the function of the new branch. “This facility is a platform for open communication with all telecommunication companies, our clients, and licensees,” he said. “We aim to work collectively to deliver services to unconnected areas.”

ICT Minister Hon Timothy Masiu commended the NICTA Board and staff for their hard work in establishing the independent UAS branch. “This separation of functions ensures the UAS can focus solely on delivering crucial connectivity services,” he concluded.

Read UAS Policy: https://www.ict.gov.pg/universal-access-services-uas-policy/

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UAS in the News

NICTA’s New Branch Focuses on Bringing Connectivity to Underserved Areas

The National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) officially opened its new Universal Access Service (UAS) Branch at Range View Plaza on March 1, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon Timothy Masiu.

The Universal Access Service Secretariate was established through the Department of ICT’s Universal Access Policy and marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to expand internet access across the country. Minister Masiu emphasized the distinction between NICTA’s regulatory role and the UAS’s operational focus.

“NICTA regulates the ICT industry through licensing and resource allocation,” Minister Masiu explained. “The UAS Secretariat, operating from this new location, will now intensify its efforts to identify unserved and underserved remote areas.”

The ICT Minister urged the UAS to collaborate with all ICT operators to ensure connectivity reaches all corners of Papua New Guinea.

He highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “Connecting rural areas with 4G internet coverage will allow people to engage in e-commerce, e-learning, and a range of other e-services.”

NICTA Chairman, Mr. Noel Mobiha, elaborated on the function of the new branch. “This facility is a platform for open communication with all telecommunication companies, our clients, and licensees,” he said. “We aim to work collectively to deliver services to unconnected areas.”

ICT Minister Hon Timothy Masiu commended the NICTA Board and staff for their hard work in establishing the independent UAS branch. “This separation of functions ensures the UAS can focus solely on delivering crucial connectivity services,” he concluded.

Read UAS Policy: https://www.ict.gov.pg/universal-access-services-uas-policy/

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The Universal Access and Service (UAS) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 builds on the achievements of the 2018-2022 plan, which marked the first strategic framework for the UAS Fund in Papua New Guinea.

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