Australia, Papua New Guinea discuss new subsea cables to boost connectivity

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Guest authors

The governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have held talks on the potential construction of three new subsea cables, aiming to meet the Pacific Island nation’s growing demand for digital connectivity.

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