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Rethinking Connectivity for Small Economies: Starlink vs. Spacecoin

Tonga’s newly elected Prime Minister, Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, will also assume the role of Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). This leadership position brings with it an urgent challenge for PIF to address connectivity in the Pacific collectively. As demonstrated by the natural disasters in Tonga and Vanuatu, connectivity is just as important as […]

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Satellite Operator Kacific and Tongan Government Reach Confidential Agreement, Settling Costly Contract Dispute

After a prolonged legal battle, satellite operator Kacific and the Tongan government have reached a confidential agreement to settle their contract dispute. The Tongan government’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations led to this costly and protracted legal process. Kacific had engaged in discussions with representatives of the Kingdom of Tonga to provide satellite broadband

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