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2025 UAS Projects

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) invites all interested stakeholders and members of the public to participate in the public consultation process for the Universal Access and Service (UAS) Projects for 2025.

NICTA has released a Consultation Paper outlining the proposed UAS Projects, and is seeking feedback, comments, and suggestions from interested parties. The Consultation Paper can be accessed online via NICTA’s official website at www.nicta.gov.pg. Hard copies are also available at NICTA’s Head Office in Hohola and at the UAS Office located on Level 3, Rangeview Plaza.

All written submissions and comments must be sent by email to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg no later than close of business on Friday, 22nd November 2024.

Submissions will be made publicly available on NICTA’s Public Register in accordance with subsection 229(3) of the Act. If confidentiality is requested, respondents must adhere to the procedures outlined in NICTA’s guidelines on submitting comments to public consultations, available on the Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Warren Suti, Project Manager – Planning, via email at wsuti@nicta.gov.pg or by phone at 303 3279 or 303 3299 during office hours.

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KILA GULO-VUI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Issue Date: 22 October 2024
Closing Date: 22 November 2024
Download: Consultation Paper
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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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