Researcher with @anudpa. Research & tweets on #media, #communication, #telecommunications, cables & other #tech in the #Pacific. Tweets in a personal capacity.
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After years of discussion about tower sharing in #PapuaNewGuinea, the telecommunication regulator in #PNG has now reported that #telco companies are entering into sharing agreements: nicta.gov.pg/nicta-welcomes-…
This could increase options in rural areas.
#Pacific #tech @newsroom_the
An MOU has been signed between #Australia & #PapuaNewGuinea on communication infrastructure, telecommunications policy and related areas, for the next 50 yrs: ict.gov.pg/new-ict-agreement…
#auspol #PNG #Oceania #Pacific #PacificIslands #tech #telco #digital @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork
Leaders of #Pacific nations have endorsed a set of principles on #artificialintelligence & agreed to work over the next year on the development of a regional governance framework: pina.com.fj/2026/08/14/pacif…
#Oceania #PacificIslands #tech #digital @ForumSEC @UNDP_Pacific @picisoc
Australia’s Cyber Ambassador Jessica Hunter led a discussion on #artificialintelligence in the #Asia #Pacific yesterday. #PapuaNewGuinea Secretary Steven Matainaho said small & medium businesses have been early adopters of AI in #PNG.
@AusAmbCyberTech
#TSDAIMasterclass @ASPI_org
ALT Taken from my seat in the darkened room, the image shows a lit stage with four people seated on white chairs. Jessica Hunter is talking and the other three panellists are watching her. The panellists were Steven Matainaho from PNG and two people from India.
I attended an event on #artificialintelligence organised by @ASPI_org yesterday.
Australian Senator Tim Ayres spoke about the need to ensure security and copyright protections while considering potential economic benefits of AI.
@ayrestim
#TSDAIMasterclass #security #copyright
ALT Senator Tim Ayres at a lectern and holding his fist up as he makes a point. Behind him, a bright green backdrop features the words 'The Sydney Dialogue AI Masterclass' in white text.
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
What a joy to moderate today’s panel on AI adoption across the Indo-Pacific at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s AI Masterclass, alongside colleagues Steven Matainaho, Vidushi Chaturvedi and Amit Shukla, representing perspectives from PNG and India.
Our conversation underscored the importance of regional collaboration and shared experience as countries navigate the AI adoption, balancing innovation, security and economic prosperity.
India’s experience demonstrates the transformative impact of technology deployed at scale, reflecting on the latest AI Impact Summit and the practical work-streams, while PNG’s emerging AI leadership reflects a clear commitment getting the principles in place for secure adoption to be bolder than only consumers.
By sharing practical use cases, strengthening partnerships and pragmatism about unique value add aspects of the AI tech stack, the Indo-Pacific is already shaping its AI-enabled future that is inclusive, practical and delivers real benefits for our communities.
Thank you to our panellists and participants for such a thoughtful and forward-looking conversation
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
This @abcnews article features remarks from @ASDGovAu's Abigail Bradshaw at the Sydney Dialogue Artificial Intelligence Masterclass on the need for an AI “early warning system” to help defend against the risks posed by the increasingly powerful tech. 🗞️⤵️
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/a…
According to @sueahearn, #Pacific #media outlets have noticed a dramatic drop in social media engagement this year. The decrease is especially evident on Facebook.
devpolicy.org/are-social-med…
#Oceania #PacificIslands #pressfreedom
@newsroom_the @ShailendraBSing @JERAAus @jemimagar
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
"Many [Pacific newsrooms] are struggling to survive in the digital economy," says Sue Ahearn. "Their reporting circulates on the same platforms, but the newsrooms receive little or nothing in return." #AAPMI
Part 1: devpolicy.org/are-social-med…
Part 2: devpolicy.org/are-social-med…
Vodafone’s mobile money product has been popular in #Fiji and will launch in #PapuaNewGuinea, according to this @BusinessAdv article: businessadvantagepng.com/wha…
#FinancialInclusion #FinancialServices #FinTech #DFS #tech #PNG #Oceania #Pacific #PacificIslands
@anudpa @newsroom_the
A new resource describes communication #satellite access in the #Pacific Islands region. The peer-reviewed article is by me & Atishnal Chand & is available at: dx.doi.org/10.1002/app5.7008…
#tech #Oceania #PacificIslands
@Starlink @anudpa @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool @newsroom_the
ALT An image of the page for which a link is provided in the tweet. The image shows that the article is published in the journal Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies.
In case you missed it, a piece I contributed to argued that authorities in the #Pacific need to be on the lookout for #cyber scam centres: lowyinstitute.org/the-interp…
#tech #digital #Oceania #CyberCrime @LowyInstitute @anudpa @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool @newsroom_the @UNODC_Cyber
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
As Pacific Islands wire up, scammers squeezed out of Southeast Asia are taking note | Henrietta McNeill-Stowers, Amanda H. A. Watson, Virginia Comolli, Graeme Smith ift.tt/BcPoOY3
Some weekend reading for you, in case you missed it: mobile internet prices in #PapuaNewGuinea are stable, amidst several infrastructure developments.
devpolicy.org/mobile-interne…
#PNG #tech #telco #Pacific
@devpolicy @anudpa @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork
In #PapuaNewGuinea, authorities are working to block websites containing sexually explicit material. My analysis is now available from @ABCPacific @abcnews: abc.net.au/pacific/programs/…
#tech #Pacific #Oceania #PNG
@anudpa @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork
As I wrote with co-authors in a post published by @devpolicy, mobile internet prices in #PapuaNewGuinea are stable, amidst several infrastructure developments.
devpolicy.org/mobile-interne…
#PNG #tech #telco #Pacific
@anudpa @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
“Digicel prices fluctuated [in 2025] but the other two providers kept their data bundle prices steady,” says @AHAWatson, Hafford Norea, Loretta Dilu & Jonathan Zureo.“Competitive pressure did not intensify in 2025.” #ANU #UPNG #PNGNRI #DivineWord
devpolicy.org/mobile-interne…
I wrote for the @LowyInstitute today that a licence for @Starlink would be issued in #PapuaNewGuinea in days or weeks. And I was right about quick action because it was issued today! ict.gov.pg/government-licens…
#PNG
@anudpa @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool
As I write in a post published by @LowyInstitute, I expect that Starlink will be issued a licence for its #satellite #internet service in #PapuaNewGuinea within weeks.
lowyinstitute.org/the-interp…
#tech #Pacific #PNG
@anudpa @newsroom_the @auspngnetwork @ANUasiapacific @ANUBellSchool
Dr Amanda H A Watson retweeted
PNG court clears the way for Starlink | Amanda Watson ift.tt/heb79U1