DIGICEL PNG and Vodafone PNG have signed a Tower Sharing Licence Agreement that will enable both telecommunications operators to share tower infrastructure across Papua New Guinea.
The Tower Sharing Licence Agreement represents a strategic infrastructure sharing partnership aimed at achieving more efficient network expansion resulting in improved connectivity, network expansion, and delivery of greater value in mobile and broader ICT services to customers across Papua New Guinea.
Under this partnership, both operators will be able to install equipment on suitable tower sites owned by either party, subject to technical, operational, safety and commercial requirements. The framework establishes a consistent process for co-location while allowing each company to maintain independent network operations.
Digicel PNG Interim Chief Executive Officer, Brett Goschen, said the agreement reflects a practical and forward-looking approach to delivering connectivity across Papua New Guinea.
“Connectivity plays a critical role in Papua New Guinea’s social and economic development. This agreement is a practical step towards delivering better outcomes by overcoming the many costly challenges that mobile network operators face in delivering mobile and ICT services in PNG. By sharing existing tower infrastructure where appropriate, we can expand network reach faster, reduce duplication and costs and maximise the value of investments already made across the country.
“This is a positive example of industry collaboration that benefits customers, communities and the broader telecommunications sector. We look forward to working with Vodafone PNG to help improve access to reliable connectivity for more Papua New Guineans.”
Vodafone PNG’s Regional Chief Executive Officer, Pradeep Lal, said the agreement represents an important milestone in strengthening telecommunications infrastructure and supporting the continued expansion of connectivity across Papua New Guinea.
“This partnership provides an opportunity to make greater use of existing infrastructure and support the continued expansion of mobile services across the country.
“For Vodafone PNG, the agreement complements our ongoing investment in network coverage, capacity and customer experience.
“We are pleased to partner with Digicel PNG on this initiative and look forward to contributing to a greater connectivity, digital inclusion and the long-term development of Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications sector.”