28 November 2025
Tsiamalili to Push for Lower Data Costs and ICT Market Reforms at PNG Infrastructure Summit
28 November 2025
Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, will use the PNG Infrastructure Investment Summit to call for urgent reforms aimed at reducing data prices and creating fair, competitive ICT market in Papua New Guinea.
Speaking during Session Two: Digital Inclusion & Regional Connectivity on the final day of PNG Investment Week 2025 in Sydney, Tsiamalili is expected to outline plans to mordenise the regulatory framework and attract investment that improves affordability and access.
“One of my main priorities is to drive reforms that reduce data prices can create a fair and competitive ICT market in PNG,” Tsiamalili said ahead of the event. “We’re working to mordernise the regulatory framework, so investors have clarity while consumers get better value for money.”
The session will also feature presentations from Vodafone PNG, Digicel PNG, Google, Vocus Group, and Starlink/SpaceX, focusing on strategies to lower costs, expand coverage and build resilient digital networks.
The Summit, scheduled for Thursday December 11 at ICC Sydney, will bring together government leaders, development partners, and private sector investors to explore transformative opportunities across transport, energy, ICT and urban development.
PNG CORE President and PNGIW25 Convenor President Anthony Smaré said the event is designed to unlock investment ready projects and accelerate connectivity.
“Infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth, and PNG Investment Week provides a unique opportunity to showcase projects that will transform connectivity and mobility across the country.”
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