Regional regulators connect to strengthen telecommunications resilience
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Officials from across the region, including Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste, took part in a Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Training Program (TRTP) held in Melbourne, Australia, aimed at strengthening regional capacity and cooperation in telecommunications regulation.The training was delivered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with support from the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC).Held from 25–27 November 2024, the TRTP brought together 33 delegates from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories, as well as Timor-Leste. The sessions fostered knowledge exchange, technical skill development and stronger regional partnerships among telecommunications regulators and policymakers.Discussions covered key topics such as telecommunications network resilience, wireless broadband, satellite technologies, subsea cable policy and spectrum management. The TRTP also created valuable opportunities for Australian agencies and regional counterparts to share experiences, strengthen ties, and explore solutions to common telecommunications and radiocommunications challenges.By connecting regulators and policymakers from across the region, the TRTP contributed to a shared goal of building a more resilient and connected Indo-Pacific—one where improved communication systems help support growth, inclusion and prosperity across all communities.The CCRC’s participation in the TRTP reflects its ongoing commitment to building technical and policy capacity across the region to strengthen undersea cable resilience.
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