Mobile technology can play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the Pacific Islands, enabling access to life-enhancing services in areas such as health and education, while proving a catalyst for innovation and economic growth, with the promise of new jobs and increased tax revenues.

Faster network speeds and more advanced devices are key to bringing populations online. At the end of 2018, mobile internet penetration in the Pacific Islands was the lowest of any region in the world, at just 18% of the population. This figure will grow over the coming years, and there is growing support for innovation across the region, with the emergence of new tech hubs and a developing ecosystem of entrepreneurs and new ventures looking to adapt emerging technologies such as blockchain to the particular challenges of the Pacific Islands.

Key statistics and further links

Download the report:
GSMA Report: The Mobile Economy Pacific Islands 2019