Consumers now have a choice in broadcasting services and data.
“When people are given the choice, they select which one they want to go based on quality of service and hopefully, the prices will all come down, which is ultimately what the consumers of this country need.”
This was said by National Information & Communications Technology Authority CEO, Charles Punaha, during the Papua New Guinea broadcaster, Click Pacific’s, launch of their new satellite hub in Rainbow, Port Moresby, with both O3b data and C-band Television up-linking technology.
This means that Click Pacific can provide connectivity of data between any of its three major sites in National Capital District to the corporate and residential market in Port Moresby, and provide linking services to any remote sites.
During the launch of the Rainbow site, Punaha congratulated Click TV for its achievements so far and that Click TV is now in the process of rolling out services.
“It took them awhile because initially they used terrestrial services, which transmission sometimes can be very difficult. But now with satellite connectivity, they are able to provide both broadcasting services and also data nationwide.
“What this means is it enables the country to achieve the competition objectives of which NICTA was established, so now consumers have a choice of broadcasting services and in the not too distant future, for data services.”
Punaha adds that the cost of ICT services in PNG at the moment is very high and the industry, the government, NICTA as the regulator, all need to work together to try and facilitate reduction in services.
Click Pacific provides satellite solutions and can be able deliver content and data anywhere in Papua New Guinea or internationally.
Managing Director Richard Broadbridge said Click is becoming a solutions based provider.
“Click Pacific now uplinks its local channel PNGTV on Eutelsat172A into its Direct to Home Head-end.
“The company is optimistic about its future in Papua New Guinea and remains confident it will be a key solutions provider for major events and projects in the near future,” Broadbridge said.
