| Issue Date: | 23 December 2016 |
| Close of Comments: | |
| Public Notice: | |
| Extension of Close of Comments: | |
| Extension Public Notice: | |
| Consultation Paper: | View Consultation Paper |
| Submissions: | |
| Response to Comments Report: |
NICTA has met the requirements of the National Information and Communications Technology Authority Act (the Act) in relation to plans for the delivery of the universal access and services in 2018 and the five-year period to 2022.
NICTA is seeking the comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the following documents that will be available on the NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg) from Monday, 11 December 2017:
Written submissions and comments on these documents and the issues that are associated with the universal access and services delivery and funding in the period covered should be submitted to NICTA before or by the deadline of Monday, January 15, 2018.
All written submissions should be emailed to: consultations.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business, Monday, January 15, 2018. Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register consistent with the requirements under section 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public enquiries, which are available on NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.
Enquiries in relation to this matter should be directed Mr. Kila Gulo-Vui at NICTA, who can be contacted on 3033227 during office hours or email: kgulovui@nicta.gov.pg.
Charles S. Punaha
Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 8 December 2017 |
| Close of Comments: | 15 January 2018 |
| Public Notice: | View Notice |
| Extension of Close of Comments: | |
| Extension Public Notice: | |
| Submissions: | Bemobile Vodafone
National Catholic Education Secretariat |
| Response to Comments Report: | View Report |
Pursuant to the requirements of the National Information and Communications Technology Act 2009 (the Act) in relation to UAS Projects, NICTA hereby informs all interested parties and stakeholders of the commencement of the Public Consultation for 2019 UAS Projects.
NICTA is seeking comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the 2019 UAS Projects. The Consultation document will be available on the NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg) commencing Thursday, 02 August 2018.
NICTA will also be conducting a series of regional consultation meetings with interested parties and stakeholders as shceduled below:
| Region | Date | Venue | Time |
| Highlands | 13 August 2018 | Highlander Hotel, Mt. Hagen | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Southern | 20 August 2018 | Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby | |
| Momase | 29 August 2018 | Lae International Hotel, Lae | |
| New Guinea Islands | 29 August 2018 | Gazelle International Hotel, Kokopo |
All written submissions and comments on the consultation document should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business 03 September 2018.
Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s Public Register consistent with the requirements under subsection 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg
Enquiries in relation to this matter including interest to attend the consultation meetings should be directed to Mr. Kila Gulo-Vui at NICTA, who can be contacted on 3033227 during office hours or email: kgulovui@nicta.gov.pg.
Charles S. Punaha
Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 02 August 2018 |
| Close of Comments: | 03 September 2018 |
| Public Notice: | Click to view Public Notice |
| Extension of Close of Comments: | |
| Extension Public Notice: | |
| Consultation Paper: | Click to view Consultation Paper |
| Presentations: | View Presentation1 |
| Submissions: | Cayhill Church
East New Britain Provincial Government |
| Response to Comments Report: | View Report |
NICTA hereby informs all stakeholders of the commencement of the Public Consultations for Universal Access and Service Projects for 2020 and invites all stakeholders to submit project proposals.
All stakeholders including the general public, ICT licensees, businesses, community groups and educational institutions are invited to submit project proposals for consideration and evaluation by the Universal Access Secretariat of NICTA. The proposals should seek to promote and contribute to the attainment of socio-economic development goals of government through ICT infrastructure, services and improve the availability of ICT services within the country particularly in unserved and under-served communities and areas. Interested stakeholders are advised to complete the Project Proposal Form “Form UAS 002” and submit the same to NICTA. The Project Proposal Form is available on the NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg).
NICTA will also be conducting a series of regional consultation meetings with all interested parties. The consultation meetings are scheduled as follows:
| Region | Date | Venue | Time |
| Southern | Monday, 6th May 2019 | Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby | 9am – 4pm |
| New Guinea Islands | Wednesday, 8th May 2019 | Gazelle International Hotel, Kokopo | |
| Momase | Wednesday, 8th May 2019 | Lae International Hotel, Lae | |
| Highlands | Friday, 10th May 2019 | Highlander Hotel, Mt Hagen |
All proposals should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business Monday, 27th May 2019. Alternative forms of submission may be accepted by prior arrangements with our point of contact below. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg
NICTA further advises that following receipt of submissions, NICTA may issue a draft 2020 Projects Report for public consultation before it can submit its Final Report to the Universal Access Board for consideration.
Enquiries in relation to this matter including interest to attend the consultation meetings should be directed to Mr. Veari Iru at NICTA, who can be contacted on 3033233 during office hours or by email: viru@nicta.gov.pg
Charles S. Punaha
Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 30th April 2019 |
| Close of Comments: | 27th May 2019 |
| Public Notice: | Click here to view Public Notice |
| Extension of Close of Comments: | 7th June 2019 |
| Extension Public Notice: | Click here to view Public Notice |
| Submissions: | PNG DataCo Limited Proposal
Gulf Provincial Government Proposal Holy Trinity Teachers College Proposal Kingku Hitech Institute Proposal Kopun Minto Rural Development Association Proposal Rebiamul Primary School Proposal Rosary Secondary Schools Proposal Telikom PNG Limited (Kokopo) Proposal Western Highlands Lutheran Students Graduates Union Proposal |
| Response to Comments Report: | Click here to view |
NICTA hereby informs all interested parties and stakeholders of the release of the Consultation Paper on UAS Projects for 2020. The projects proposed in the Consultation Paper includes projects proposed by NICTA as well as some proposals received from interested parties including those proposals received in response to NICTA’s call for 2020 UAS Projects that closed on 7 June 2019.
NICTA is seeking comments and views of insterested parties and members of the public on the 2020 UAS Projects. The consultation document is available on the link below. Hard copies of the Consultation Documents are also available from the NICTA Head Office.
All written submissions and comments on the consultation document should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and received by close of business Friday 9 August 2019.
Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register (on this page) consistent with the requirements under section 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent wishing to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are available on NICTA’s Public Register.
Enquiries relating to this matter can be directed to Mr. Veari Iru, Manager Projects at NICTA on email: viru@nicta.gov.pg or contacted on 3033227 during office hours.
Charles S. Punaha
Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 15 July 2019 |
| Close of Comments: | 9 August 2019 |
| Public Notice: | Public Notice (View) |
| Extension of Close of Comments: | |
| Extension Public Notice: | |
| Consultation Paper: | Click to View |
| Submissions: | |
| Response to Comments Report: |
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 |
| Consultation Paper: | Click to Download |
This consultation paper seeks comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed UAS projects for 2022.
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 2022. In this connection NICTA has also prepared proposed projects and a proposal form aimed at promoting discussion and consideration.
The consultation document has been prepared for the purpose of facilitating industry and wider public discussion on the UAS projects for 2022. 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 ICT for consideration.
In developing the projects proposal for 2022, 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 Friday 20th August 2021.
Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register consistent with the requirements under subsection 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent wishing to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.
Enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Mr. Warren Suti at NICTA on email: wsuti@nicta.gov.pg or contacted on phone 3033279 during office hours.
Kila Gulo-Vui
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
| Issue Date: | 30 July 2021 |
| Due Date: | 20 August 2021 |
| Public Notice: | Public Notice |
| Consultation Paper: | Download |
NICTA hereby informs all interested parties and stakeholders of the release of the Consultation Paper on Universal Access and Service (UAS) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the Proposed UAS Projects for 2023.
NICTA is seeking comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the UAS Strategic Plan and the UAS Projects for 2023. The consultation document is available on NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg). Hard copies of the Consultation Paper are also available from NICTA head office.
All written submissions and comments on the consultation document should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and received by close of business Wednesday, 26 October 2022.
Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register consistent with the requirements under subsection 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent wishing to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.
Enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Mr. Warren Suti, UAS Secretariat at NICTA on email: wsuit@nicta.gov.pg or contacted on 3033279 during office hours.
Panny Yokope
Acting Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 6 October 2022 |
| Closing Date: | 4 November 2022 |
| Extended Closing Date: | 21 November 2022 |
| Download: | Consultation Paper |
NICTA hereby informs all interested parties and stakeholders of the release of the Consultation Paper on the Proposed Universal Access Service (UAS) Projects for 2024.
NICTA is seeking comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the UAS Projects for 2024. The consultation document is available on NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg). Hard copies of the Consultation Paper are also available from NICTA head office.
All written submissions and comments on the consultation document should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and received by close of business Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register consistent with the requirements under subsection 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent wishing to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.
Enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Mr. Warren Suti, Acting Manager Projects – UAS Secretariat at NICTA on email: wsuti@nicta.gov.pg or contacted on 3033279 during office hours.
Hans Adeg
Acting Chief Executive Officer
| Issue Date: | 16 August 2023 |
| Closing Date: | 6 September 2023 |
| Download: | Consultation Paper |
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.
Authorised by
KILA GULO-VUI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
| Issue Date: | 22 October 2024 |
| Closing Date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Download: | Consultation Paper |
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