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September 10, 2025
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is preparing to enter the 5G era. This leap will transform connectivity across the country. Indeed, it’s more than just faster internet speeds. It promises big changes in health, education, business, and more for every Papua New Guinean.
At the heart of this transformation is PNG DataCo Limited (DataCo). This government-owned company builds and manages PNG’s national digital infrastructure. For years, DataCo has invested heavily in key projects. For example, it has rolled out a national fibre network, built sovereign data centers, and launched secure cloud platforms. Thanks to these efforts, PNG is ready for the next generation of connectivity and its many benefits.
David Mba, General Manager of ICT, Cloud & Data Centre Services at DataCo, said it well: The future of connectivity in PNG is near. Years of building infrastructure have prepared PNG to use 5G fully. This new technology will bring real benefits to health, education, business, and government services. It supports PNG’s development goals.
Rolling out 5G is a big step for PNG to catch up with global digital progress. Indeed, the strong foundation built by DataCo makes this progress sustainable and wide-reaching”
DataCo’s leadership ensures PNG is ready to power that future.
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