PITA2012 Handbook

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Meet & Welcome Reception Greet BBQ

Networking Social

Developments 1. ITU Dev Plans 2. Policy Assessments 3. Regulatory trends 4. APT Dev Plans

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Early Arrivals - via Brisbane; Saturday 14 April 2012, via Auckland; Sunday 15 April 2012

1800-1930

1530-1600 1600-1730

1340 Depart Sydney

B R E A K

Closing Reception

Sporting Networking Bowling

Breakout

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Cybersecurity Measures & Considerations

Key Highlights

AGM Proceedings 1400 Arrivals Brisbane

B R E A K Breakouts

L U N C H

ITU: Overview, key issuess APT: Inputs & Common

Remote & Green Power Rural Empowerment Rural Profitability-Metrics NGN Lessons

Issues & Challenges

E A B R E A K Industry Talks PITA 16th AGM Disaster Recovery AGM Proceedings Option Session 2 ITU Workshop: CLOSING

Intelligent Technologies Mobile IP Broadband Architectures Rich Communication Suite

Industry Talks

THU 19 FRI 20 M E E T I N G S

Country Exchange

M O R N I N G T Connectivity Access 3. Working Group on Int’l Connectivity Disater & Emergency Maritime Satellite Communications Terrestrial Connectivity Access Coverage

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Special Forums

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PITA 16th AGM

1240 Arrival Sydney

MON 16

1400-1530

1015 Arrival Auckland

SUN 15

1230-1400

1030-1100 1100-1230

0700-0830 0900-1030

HOST: NORFOLK TELECOM SPONSORS: GOLD [1] 03B NETWORKS SILVER [1] ATI AUSTRALIA [2] HUAWEI [3] INTELSAT [4] ORANGE BRONZE [1] CALIX [2] CHALLENGE NETWORKS [3] KORDIA [4] PCCW [5] REDCOM LABORATORIES [6] TATA COMMUNICATIONS [7] TELECOM NZ INT’L

Norfolk Is 17-20 April 2012

PITA 16TH AGM TENTATIVE PROGRAM - AT A GLANCE

1500 Depart Brisbane

SAT 21

1115 Depart Auckland

SUN 22

Sponsors Page 2 Message from the PITA President Message from the Host: Norfolk Telecom

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About PITA 4 Participant Information 5 AGM Agenda - Program 7 Acknowledgement 19 Nominee for PITA Vice President

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About the Norfolk Telecom 20

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Bula Vinaka and a very hearty welcome to the 16th PITA AGM here in the Norfolk Island.

We are grateful to Norfolk Telecom for most kindly hosting this AGM and providing us with another great venue where all members can meet up again, discuss business, exchange ideas, create new opportunities and to enjoy the company of friends and acquaintances.

Through challenging times it is encouraging to note the continued relevance and re-surgence of PITA in regional telecommunications matters. There is no doubt that PITA will continue to change and adapt to best meet the needs of its membership, including those who sometimes find severe constraints in attending our key meetings.

I personally thank everyone for making the effort to getting to this venue to make this a successful meeting once again and look forward to your participation and support through the week ahead.

I wish you all a fruitful meeting and a pleasant week in the Norfolk Island.

Ivan Fong

Message from the Host OnOn behalf of Norfolk we are honoured to be hosting behalf ofTelecom Norfolk Telecom the 16th PITA AGM here on Norfolk Island and we welcome we are honoured its’ members to our Island.to be hosting

the 16th PITA AGM here on

Communications on Norfolk Island is constantly evolving Norfolk and of our wecommunity at a and changing to Island meet the demands very rapid pace.

The PITA forum provides welcome its’ members to ouran environment for delegates to discuss and share the latest technological Island. advances and explore new business opportunities within the telecommunications industry.

Communications on Norfolk Island is constantly I invite you to enjoy Norfolk Island’s hospitality and encourage delegates to share evolving changing to meet within the demands each othersand knowledge and experiences your fields of of expertise. This forum provides members with the opportunity to discuss the many our community at a very rapid pace. The PITA advantages, challenges and pitfalls that exist within this ever-evolving industry. forum provides an environment for delegates to I wish all a very enjoyable your stay on Norfolk Island will discuss Delegates and share the AGM. latestI trusttechnological be unforgettable, and that you take home many fond memories of this years PITA advances and explore new business AGM “Norfolk Style”. opportunities within the telecommunications Kim Davies industry.

Manager Norfolk Telecom, Norfolk Island

I invite you to enjoy Norfolk Island’s hospitality and encourage delegates to share each others

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Historical

The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association, commonly known as PITA, was formed by Pacific Island telecommunications operators, carriers and regulators who felt the need for continuity of the Pacific Islands telecom forum and meetings, after the closure of the Telecom Technical Division in the Forum Secretariat. PITA was registered on the 9th of March 1998, in Suva FIJI. PITA’s office is based in Suva and is managed by the PITA Manager and Secretariat support staff that may be appointed from time to time.

What is PITA?

PITA is a non-profit organisation, formed to represent the interests of the small island states and countries in the Pacific in the field of telecommunications.

Objectives

The objective of PITA is to improve, promote, facilitate, develop and provide telecommunication services within member and Associate member countries.

Membership

PITA Members are telecommunication entities in Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia and New Zealand. Associate members are suppliers of telecommunication equipment and services. Partner agencies are regional and international organisations with vested interests in the telecommunications and its development in the Pacific Islands. Telecommunication Regulatory bodies have special membership category.

Current membership = 160, Pacific Island states/countries/territories =22

Activities

PITA has two main meetings organised for members during the year. The first meeting is held one day prior to the start of the Pacific Telecommunications Council conference held every January in Honolulu, Hawaii. The second meeting is its Annual General Meeting usually held in March or April before the start of a new financial year.

Where requested or when the opportunities arise, PITA may organise additional activities that can be planned with the main meetings, or held at different times of the year. These may include Technical Meetings, Workshops, Training, Technical Cooperation between developing member countries, and project activities that may span over a period of time. PITA supports cooperation with other organisations in the promotion of telecommunications development and for cost savings, event can be held jointly or back to back.

Attendance to any PITA event is open to all members with minimum or no registration fee. PITA does not provide fellowship for participation at any event.

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Venue

The PITA 16th AGM will be held at the Main Conference Room, Paradise Hotel & Resort, Queen Elizabeth Avenue on Norfolk Island. The main conference room is located directly behind the reception area.

Registration

Registrations will be on Monday 16th April in the main foyer of the Paradise Hotel commencing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Registration will resume on Tuesday 17th April between 2:00pm to 4.00pm for those delegates who will be joining us from Brisbane that day.

Name Tags

Name Tags are to be collected at the Registration Desk and must be worn at all times during the PITA meeting and social events. No Access to PITA AGM events will be given if Name Tags are not worn.

Internet Access & Secretariat Room

WiFi Internet access is provided in the conference room and its immediate surroundings. For the convenience of our delegates, a secretariat room will be located within close proximity of the conference room which will be equipped with five laptops with internet access, along with a printer/scanner and photocopier, available for use by delegates over the duration of the conference.

Telephone & Mobile Access

The telephone Country code for Norfolk Island is 6723. Norfolk Telecom provides a 2G GSM Mobile network with current roaming arrangements made with postpaid service holders of Telstra Australia; Vodafone Australia; AT&T USA; Telecom New Zealand; Optus Australia; Vodafone Fiji; Vodafone New Zealand; Vodafone Netherlands; Vodafone Portugal; SFR France, Smartone Vodafone Hong Kong, Telus – Canada, Vodafone Qatar, Vodafone Turkey & Vodafone Malta.

Access Code to call outside Norfolk Island:

To a Landline: 00 + Country Code + Area Code (omit 0) + Number To a Mobile: 00 + Country Code + Number (omit 0)

Bilateral & Meeting Facilities

Delegates can use tables and chairs that are set around the hotel. For more private meeting rooms, delegates are required to arrange with hotels.

Dress Code

Smart Island Casual for all occasions

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PITA 16th AGM

17th - 20th April 2012 Paradise Hotel & Resort, Norfolk Island Kindly Hosted by

Tentative Agenda & Program

Monday 16 April 2012: PRE AGM - Arrivals; Registrations, Meet &

Greet Social Event 1600+

Registration open

1800+

Meet & Greet Social Reception at Paradise Hotel and Resort, sponsored by NORFOLK TELECOM & TELECOM NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL (TNZI)

Tuesday 17 April 2012: AGM DAY 1 0900-1030 CEO Forum followed Fraud & Revenue Assurance Forum

(Closed Forum) 1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by KORDIA 1100-1230 Disaster & Emergency Communications WG

Concluding Papers & Recommendations

(Closed Forum) 1230-1400 Lunch Break sponsored by ATI 1400 – 1530 PITA 16th AGM: Chaired by Mr Ivan Fong; PITA President

- Welcome & Opening remarks by PITA & Host

- Apologies

- Appointment of Drafting Committee

- Adoption of Agenda

- Adoption of Minutes of the PITA 15th AGM

- Matters arising from Minutes

- President’s Report

- Report of the Audited Financial Accounts of PITA

- Report of current Financial Status

- Election of PITA Vice President

- Appointment of Auditors

- Ratifications of New Members, and Memberships changes

- Reports from CEO Forum, Fraud Forum & Recommendations, and the Working Group for Disaster & Emergency Communications

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- Adoption of Motion: additional Executive Member of the PITA Executive Committee

- Introduction of Work Plan for 2012 - 2013

- Introduction of PITA Budget for 2012 - 2013

Adjourned to 20th April 2012, Session from 1100am-1230pm 1530-1600 Afternoon Break sponsored by CALIX 1600-1700 OFFICIAL OPENING

- Welcome by Hosts: Mr Kim Davies, Manager of Norfolk Telecom

- Opening Address by the Hon. Andre Nobbs, Minister for Tourism and Industry Development

- Opening Address by Dr Brahim SANOU, Director of Telecommunication Development Bureau [BDT], International Telecommunications Union [ITU]

- Opening Remarks and Vote of Thanks by Mr Ivan Fong, PITA President

• To be followed by International Reports & Organisations:

• Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Updates and outcomes from the ICANN 43.

Mr Savenaca Vocea, Manager Relations Asia Pacific, ICANN

• Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) The Asia Pacific Internet Registry for IP Addressing: IPv4/ IPv6 status, upcoming policies and issues Ms Elly Tawhai, APNIC

• Pacific Telecommunication Council (PTC) PTC is an international community of members from the industry, academic, research and experts from more than 60 nations with a shared vision to promote the development & use of telecommunications and ICTs to enhance the lives of people in the Pacific Hemisphere.

Mr John Hibbard, President PTC

• Pacific Islands CT Regulatory Resource Centre (PIRRC) Introduction of PIRRC, missions and work plans Mr Aslam Hayat, Director PIRRC 1700-1730 Transfer to Government House 1730- 1900 Welcome Reception at Government House 1900-

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Dinner/Drinks & Entertainment at Norfolk Island Golf Club, sponsored by NORFOLK TELECOM & CHALLENGE NETWORKS

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Wednesday 18 April 2012: AGM DAY 2 0850-0900 Welcome remarks & briefing

Host: Mr Kim Davies/ Mrs Joanne Adams 0900-1030 SESSION 1: CONNECTIVITY & ACCESS

Moderators: Jules Maher CEO Telecom Cook Is & Ioane Koroivuki,

CEO FINTEL 0900-0920

Mobile and the Internet in the Pacific: Connectivity,

competition & consumer To provide overview of trends in connectivity, access & latest price review (Feb 2012)with analysis of comparative changes in prices for mobile and Internet, assess the impact of competitive change in some markets on both connectivity, prices and discuss changes in mobile coverage in the region. The results will assist stakeholders to benchmark performance against other countries in the Pacific.

Dr Suella Hansen, Network Strategies

0920-0940

Subsea Communications: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program Progress Report The 1st phase of the program to support Pacific Island member countries to obtain access to broadband has commenced with the Tonga-Fiji Connectivity Project, co-financed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank now underway. Further phases are now under discussion with Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia stakeholders and development partners.

Antoine Geron, Polyconseil

0940-1000

Satellite Plans Will discuss geosynchronous satellite, coverage, capabilities and service solutions that facilitate and support telecommunications development in the Pacific Ocean Region, including the new Intelsat 18 and 19 satellite launch, service transition plan, and the inclined orbit capacity for the Pacific Islands.

Robert Suber, INTELSAT

1000-1020

MEO Satellite Backhaul Solutions and Capacity for Pacific & Mobile Networks While 2G mobile networks have brought voice based telecommunications to the masses, 3G has now raised mobile data to the next level with the mobile data traffic expected to continue increasing exponentially. This presentation will go through the business case for adding MEO satellite technology

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1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by HUAWEI 1100-1230

SESSION 2: CONNECTIVITY & ACCESS Moderators: Sione Veikoso, Manager Engineering Tonga Communications Corporation & Teannaki Tongaua, GM Network Operations, Telecom Services Kiribati

1100-1120

Global coverage with Satellite Services, Global fibre transmission and IP network Overview of the global connectivity including the new global IP networks, key players, and discuss different satellite services, solutions, coverage, teleport, internet trunking, cellular back-haul, and global fibre transmission; How to extend global fibre transmission and international IP Network coverage.

Benney Cheng, PCCW GLOBAL

1120-1140

Satellite Maritime in Pacific Islands This presentation will discuss satellite maritime and the business potential of telecommunication in Maritime market in the region.

How can Pacific Islands kick start Maritime business.

Stephane Palomba, SPEEDCAST

1140-1200

Overcoming connectivity challenges with low frequency point-to-point microwave communications This presentation will discuss complexity of communications for rural and remote communities, and the suitability of low frequency microwave links as a viable and high performing connectivity solution. This talk will include educating delegates on availability for this niche technology, and discuss technical and commercial challenges, applications needed, other connectivity options and case studies.

Ian Troughton, 4RF COMMUNICATIONS

1200-1220

Covering the last mile, where it counts Terrestrial terrain and foliage, as well as the unfavourable demography and costs are some key factors in choosing appropriate and resilient technology for the last mile, in considering also the need for converging and new efficient protocols. This presentation will discuss these various challenges and solution including Serversheck BTS system.

Maarten Van Laere, SERVERSCHECK

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1230-1400 Lunch Break sponsored by HUAWEI 1400-1530 SESSION 3: COUNTRY TALKS

Moderators: Blanche Salii (Ms), PITA Executive Member &

Tino Vitale, GM Teletok

This session will be round table discussions of key practical highlights in developing and enhancing telecommunication from the Pacific Island countries & territories, including addressing the special challenges faced by the Pacific Islands, emerging national & international issues and needs.

Pacific Island countries & Telecom Players

1530-1600 Afternoon Break sponsored by HUAWEI 1600-1730 SESSION 4: DEVELOPMENTS & ASSESSMENTS

Moderator: Ivan Fong, PITA President 1600-1620

Highlights of ITU Development Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region Overview of ITU development programmes, regional initiatives, projects, actions in the Asia-Pacific region focusing on the Pacific.

Dr Eun-Ji Kim, Regional Director of ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

1620-1640 Overview of ITU-EC Project for the Pacific: ICB4PAC

This session will discuss the work of the ITU and EC project

in the Pacific Island region and the key findings and

recommendations from assessments conducted 15 Pacific

Island countries on: (1) National ICT Policy, (2) Licensing, (3) Numbering, (4) Universal Access and Services, (5) Interconnection Cost Modelling, (6) International Mobile Roaming, and (7) Cybercrime.

The assessments, findings & recommendations would help the

countries (both Government and Operators) in joining efforts to

continue the development of telecommunications and ICTs in their

respective countries Gisa Fuatai Purcell (Mrs); Coordinator ITU-EC

Project for Pacific Islands (ICT4PAC) 1640-1700 Pacific Islands ICT & Telecommunications

Regulatory Resource Centre [PIRRC]

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Regulatory & Policy Development, Trends, Case studies Aslam Hayat, Director - [PIRRC]

1700-1720

Asia Pacific Telecommunity [APT] Overview of APT, Programs & Development, with focus on Pacific Islands involvements in development Stuart Davies, Senior Expert, APT

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Networking social reception at Hillcrest Hotel sponsored by INTELSAT (Drinks) and NORFOLK TELECOM (Canapes)

Thursday 19 April 2012: AGM DAY 3 0850-0900 Welcome remarks and overview

Host: Mr Kim Davies/ Mrs Joanne Adams 0900-1030 SESSION 5: INDUSTRY TALKS

Moderators: Cyrille Jebarek, Telecom Director OPT New

Caledonia & Douglas Creevey, COO Bluesky Samoa 0900-0920

Intelligent Technologies Overview of new intelligence in technologies impacting in social and economics of communities and countries. How these would impact the future of the Pacific in the field of telecommunications and ICT. Fei Yu, HUAWEI

0920-0940

IPX – a bridge to new services Overview of IPX to the Pacific Island’s mobile operators, help them understand IPX, benefits in considering path towards IP Convergence, cost effectiveness and efficiency in bridging to future services.

Sebastien Hie, ORANGE

0940-1000

Rich Communications Suite The past 2 years have seen traditional carriers losing messaging revenue at an alarming rate to over-the-top providers such as Whats App and Apple’s iMessage. The large European & Asian operators are hoping that Rich Communications Suite (RCS), a standard from GSMA, will let them fight back. This session will explain RCS, how it will ultimately replace SMS, and how it will be relevant for Island operators.

Mike James, METASWITCH

1000-1020

VDSL2 Implementation: Vectoring, Bonding, Architecture…

Comparative analysis to ADSL2+ and Island architectures.

With VDSL2 fast eclipsing ADSL2+ as the copper broadband technology of choice, questions swirl about the right way to deploy

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it. Join the discussion of tactical deployment considerations such as rate and reach, and to learn about upcoming technology enhancements such as DSM level 3 Vectoring.

Glen Scymanski, CALIX

1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by REDCOM LABORATORIES 1100-1130 SESSION 6: INDUSTRY TALKS

Moderator: Loyley Ngira, CEO Our Telekom, Solomon Is. 1110-1130

Disaster Recovery Options for the Pacific This presentation will discuss options for disaster communications during recovery and emergencies, growing risks, typical cases scenarios and proposals from the Working Group.

Working Group for Emergency & Disaster Communications

1130-1230 SESSION 7: ITU WTSA & WCIT 2012 WORKSHOP

World Telecommunications Standardisation Assembly WTSA 2012 and World Congress on Information Technology WCIT 2012 Overview of ITU WTSA and WCIT 2012, which are to introduce and share the major activities of ITU-T sector in the telecommunications regulations Dr Eun-Ji Kim, Regional Director of ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Updates & Process from the APT Regional Preparatory Meetings Overview of ongoing meetings in Asia Pacific on WTSA 2012, WCIT 2012, APT Common Proposals and advancing Issues from the Pacific Islands in the global forums.

Stuart Davies, Senior Telecom Expert, APT

1230-1400 Lunch Break sponsored by ATI Breakouts 1400-1530

Cyber security: Challenges and Measures Overview of Cyber security-related issues and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region focusing on the Pacific.

Dr Eun-Ji Kim, Regional Director of ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

ICB4PAC: Considerations for Cyber security Policies for the Pacific Progress of Cyber security in the Pacific; regional workshops and in-country support.

Gisa Fuatai Purcell (Mrs); Coordinator ITU-EC Project for Pacific Islands (ICB4PAC)

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1530-1600 Afternoon Break sponsored by NORFOLK TELECOM 1530-1800

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Social Sporting Activity – Barefoot Bowls at Norfolk Island Bowling Club sponsored by TATA Communications Networking social reception, Smorgasbord dinner and entertainment at Norfolk Island R.S.L Club sponsored by: ORANGE (Drinks) and O3B (Dinner)

Friday 20 April 2012: AGM DAY 4 (FINAL) 0850-0900 Welcome remarks and overview

Host: Mr Kim Davies/ Mrs Joanne Adams 0900-1030

SESSION 8: SPECIAL CHALLENGES & ISSUES Moderator: Richard Misech, General Manager, Palau National Communications Corporation, and Charles Litau, Managing Director (Actg) Telikom PNG

0900-0920

Solar Power and Green Energy solutions Power consumption of network equipment is being reduced by new technologies allowing for more options as power source.

Reduce costs of running networks. Solutions for remote areas.

Terry Walsh, HUAWEI

0920-0940

Empowering the unbanked society – via Web Conference This talk will discuss how niche technology can provide more empowerment to the rural and remote communities with Bill Payment, Remotely managing Internet Café, and Self Service Machines in an island society.

Trevor Pathak, GW MEDIA

0940-1000

Profitable Reality of Rural and its metrics Case study of remote community expansion in the Solomon Islands discussing key social and economic challenges, the business case for remote community deployment and the impact of mobile communications on the Solomon Islands.

Loyley Ngira, OUR TELEKOM

1000-1020

NGN International Gateways: Lessons Learned To highlight the benefits of front-ending next gen networks with a single point for control, traffic balancing, and how it can be cost effective solution for future growth. To review real-world lessons learned from International / SIP Gateway installations, ad hoc fashion implementations of Next Generation Networks, resulting in carriers’ inability to control and balance traffic. To realize actual settlement arbitration, and to compartmentalize costs with network

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updates & expansion. With this, networks can be more

manageable, traffic routed for cost reduction, & inbound traffic increased.

Charles DeRoller, REDCOM LABORATORY 1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by PCCW GLOBAL 1100-1230 RESUME PITA 16TH AGM: Chair Ivan Fong PITA President

- Outcomes & Reports from Conference Sessions, Breakouts & Working Groups

- Adoption of Work Plan for 2012-2013

- Adoption of Budget for 2012-2013

- Other Matters Arising

- Venue and Dates for PITA 17th AGM &Tradeshow 2013

- Closing remarks and address Host PITA 1230-1400 Lunch Break sponsored by ATI

PITA acknowledges all members, partners and friends who have contributed with their ideas, agenda items and presentations in efforts to make this convening value to all. The ability for everyone and partner agencies to come together is a testimony of the approach that we need to take in addressing regional issues and challenges.

A thank you to ITU, ITU-EC Projects in converging a WTSA, WCIT & Cyber Security forum at the AGM. Above all, we thank the host Norfolk Telecom for all the preparations, hosting, and all the sponsors, providing very valuable opportunities for interactions and networking in very conducive and exotic environments.

PITA

Management Committee

Sione Veikoso is currently the Manager Engineering with Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC). Sione is a member of the executive management team and is in charge of the network technical operations and technology for TCC’s PSTN, Mobile, Internet and Data services. He is active with PITA meetings and activities over a number of years and involved also in the PITA working groups set up from time to time. TCC is PITA Full Member in its early years and is a 100% government corporation in the Kingdom of Tonga

The People of Norfolk Island are incredibly proud of their home and heritage and are looking forward to sharing their Island paradise with the Delegates of the 16th Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA) AGM Conference.

Norfolk Island, with a population of around 1800 people, is a volcanic outcrop approximately 8 kilometers x 5 km in size and boasts 32 km of coastline. Known for its natural beauty, timeless charm, relaxing lifestyle and its fascinating and very colourful history, Norfolk Island is a sought after destination for many tourists throughout the year.

Norfolk Island has been home to three settlements, all of which were important to shaping the island’s history and modern day culture. The first convict settlement in 1788 provided the island with many stories and some tangible artefacts about learning to adapt and live in such isolated and barren conditions. The second, more punishing penal settlement in 1825 saw the erection of many, now historic buildings that draw many international visitors to see and learn about the convict way of life.

Norfolk Island is now home to the descendants of the Mutineers of the HMS Bounty and their Tahitian wives who were relocated to Norfolk Island from their place of refuge on Pitcairn Island in 1856. A strong Polynesian influence is entwined, not only in the Island’s culture, but also in the Norfolk language, which is a unique blend of 17th Century old English and Tahitian.

Norfolk Island offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities such as tennis, fishing, water sports, horse riding, squash, archery, art galleries and museums. Norfolk Island, with its picturesque scenery, lush vegetation, jagged cliffs and sandy beaches, is a place where you can be as relaxed or active as you want to be.

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1.3 TRAVEL INFORMATION

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Sydney to Norfolk Island departing 09:35, arrive 12:40 on Monday Norfolk Island to Sydney departing 13:40, arrive 16:10 on Monday Brisbane to Norfolk Island departing 10:10, arrive 14:00 on Tuesda 24Norfolk Island to Brisbane departing 15:00, arrive 16:10 on Tuesda