Remington Group said Starlink satellite technology could open new opportunities for internet connectivity in remote parts of Papua New Guinea where conventional telecommunications services have limited reach.

Remington Group Chief Information Officer Asanka Dias said satellite connectivity can provide an alternative for communities located outside existing mobile network coverage.

He said traditional telecommunications services depend heavily on infrastructure such as towers, while Starlink can provide connectivity in locations where those networks are not available.

“With Starlink, they can connect to it everywhere,” Dias said.

Dias said Remington is preparing additional solutions to make Starlink practical for remote areas, including solar-powered packages.

The planned offering could combine Starlink equipment with chargers and solar panels, allowing users in areas with limited access to electricity to operate the service.

Dias said the objective is to extend connectivity to people who currently have limited or no access to LTE and other conventional telecommunications services.

Kieseker said satellite technology has an advantage because it does not require the same network of towers and physical infrastructure used by traditional telecommunications providers.

“The only thing it needs is power,” Kieseker said.

He said Remington is also testing a battery solution capable of providing several hours of continuous Starlink operation, with solar power providing another option for remote users.

Kieseker said the technology could also be used to establish community-level internet access.

He said a single terminal could potentially connect a large number of devices wirelessly, creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs to provide internet access within their communities.

Kieseker said greater access to the internet could also create opportunities for education and access to information.

“Sometimes maybe not the best education, but at the end of the day, it puts opportunity into everybody’s hand,” he said.

OFC Sales Manager Roshankumar H Singh said the Starlink service will also be combined with OFC’s wider technology and communications capabilities.

Singh said OFC is looking beyond simply providing internet access, with plans to bundle Starlink with other communication systems and ICT solutions.

He said the approach could make it easier for customers to obtain several technology services through a single provider.

“Connectivity is not just connectivity, it is the enablers to many of the sectors out there in PNG,” Singh said.

Singh said potential applications extend across sectors including healthcare, government and education.

He said PNG’s diverse geography makes connectivity increasingly important beyond the major urban centres.

For businesses, Kieseker said Starlink can be used either as a primary internet connection or as a backup to existing services.

He said Remington’s ICT capabilities can also support businesses that need Starlink integrated into wider networks.

Kieseker said businesses operating across several locations could combine multiple Starlink terminals under one arrangement and share data based on usage.

“If you’ve got one branch in Kavieng that isn’t using as much data as the guys in Lae, it’s actually a sharing service,” he said.

He said businesses will also be able to adjust their data requirements as their operations change, including increasing capacity during periods of higher demand.

Singh said Remington's broader strategy is to use connectivity as an enabler for different sectors rather than treating Starlink as a standalone internet product.

Kieseker said the Starlink rollout forms part of Remington’s longer-term expansion into communications and technology.

He said the group is also watching developments in satellite-to-mobile technology, which could eventually create further opportunities for connectivity in the Pacific.