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Mobile Internet prices in PNG: Stability amid infrastructure developments

By Amanda H A Watson on 23 Jun 2026

Guest Post: Mobile Internet prices in PNG remained largely stable in 2025, with some unpredictable fluctuations. As new undersea cables and satellite services emerge, the market may be entering a new phase of competition and change.

The invisible hand: Regaining control of service quality from outsourced satellite networks

By Lixin Liu on 8 May 2026

Guest Post: MNOs lease LEO satellites from SNOs as a cost-effective way for to expand coverage, but cannot guarantee service quality without control over the satellites. Ripple is a competition-driven framework that directly links SNOs’ revenue to the service quality they deliver.