2023年太平洋岛屿移动经济执行摘要

The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobileecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovationfoundational to positive business environments andsocietal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power ofconnectivity so that people, industry and society thrive.Representing mobile operators and organisations across We invite you to find out more atgsma.com Follow the GSMA on Twitter:@GSMA GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of global mobileoperator data, analysis and forecasts, and publisher ofauthoritative industry reports and research. Our datacovers every operator group, network and MVNO in every GSMA Intelligence is relied on by leading operators,vendors, regulators, financial institutions and third-partyindustry players, to support strategic decision-making Our team of analysts and experts produce regularthought-leading research reports across a range of www.gsmaintelligence.com info@gsmaintelligence.com ExecutiveSummary Bridging the mobileusage gap is a priority Mobile remains the foremost form of internetconnectivity, particularly as for many it is the onlyform of connectivity. The Covid-19 pandemic hashighlighted the important role played by digitalconnectivity, allowing governments to keep intouch with citizens, businesses to move online and Beyond the usage gap (driven by affordability,relevance and digital literacy barriers), mobileoperators remain focused on extending coverageto underserved areas. This can include efficientterrestrial expansions (including voluntary network As the world recovers from the pandemic, countriesand industries have the opportunity to invest in Although the number of smartphone connectionsin the Pacific Islands has increased annually (withfeature phone connections declining), the overallunique mobile subscriber rate remains low at 47%for 2022, compared to 62% for the Asia Pacificregion and nearly 70% globally. Similarly, mobileinternet usage remains in the minority, at 27% of thepopulation – despite coverage of mobile broadbandnetworks (3G or 4G) reaching 86%. Around 60% of Around 60% of the populationare covered by a fast enough 5G is set to drive growthand transformation Mobile technologies are constantly improving; eachsuccessive generation advances the capabilitiesand efficiency of mobile networks. 5G supportsa range of consumer and enterprise use cases,including enhanced mobile broadband, fixed wirelessaccess, massive IoT and ultra-reliable, low-latency the most populous and geographically expansiveof the Pacific Islands, has 4G coverage of 66% – amajority but far from ubiquitous. It will take until2030 to reach 90%. As a result of greater networkcoverage, 4G adoption in the Pacific Islands has 3G connections have reached their peak and aredeclining in some countries (e.g. Fiji, Samoa andTuvalu) as operators retire legacy networks torepurpose spectrum and migrate customers to 4G is still growing and will continue to have animportant role over the rest of this decade andbeyond. 4G coverage is accelerating and is almostnationwide in some Pacific Island countries (e.g.Samoa at 98% of the population, Fiji at 96%, Tonga As the Pacific Islands prepare for the rollout of 5G,fixed wireless access should be considered as anefficient, cost-effective and scalable alternative to 4G adoption in the PacificIslands has increased to Governments and policymakersacross the region should Policies can help leadthe way on digital In the 5G era, mobile connectivity will play an evengreater role in society, reflecting the potential forthe technology to enable a range of new use casesand applications for citizens, enterprises and the Digital connectivity and technologies afford thePacific Islands the opportunity to transcend thelimitations of physical size and constraints ofgeography. Governments need to lead the way by •adopting flexible regulatory and policyframeworks(flexible, light-touch regulation and a Mobile connectivity is a core component of nationalcommunications infrastructure, which also includessubmarine cables and satellite systems; these playimportant support roles in expanding internationalconnectivity and rural coverage, respectively. •implementing policy actions to close the digitaldivide(investing in digital skills training, forming •ensuring safe and secure connectivity(safetyand security by design, and international/ Effective spectrumpolicy is key to realising The Pacific Islands region stands to benefit fromthe global harmonisation of spectrum bands formobile use. Greater economies of scale will pave theway for successful 5G network development in thePacific Islands, allowing local operators, consumersand enterprises to tap into a maturing ecosystemof equipment, devices, use cases and applications.At the World Radiocommunication Conference in Radio spectrum is essential to the provision ofaffordable, high-quality mobile connectivity.Spectrum policy decisions at international, regionaland national levels are crucial in