The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) and Digicel PNG have signed a contract agreement for the construction of a 40-metre self-supporting spectrum monitoring tower in Port Moresby. The tower will be built at NICTA’s headquarters in Hohola and will form an essential part of the Radio Spectrum Monitoring System (RMS), a major initiative designed to strengthen the authority’s capacity to detect and respond to radio frequency interferences in real time. During the signing ceremony, Kila Gulo-Vui, the Chief Executive Officer of NICTA, called the project essential for the regulatory body's mission. “It’s an exciting project that will help NICTA monitor the radio frequency spectrum and ensure all our licensees are operating within the terms and conditions of their licenses.” “This is very important not only for NICTA but for the entire ICT industry. It will significantly enhance our ability to discharge our spectrum responsibilities.” The RMS, once fully operational, will provide NICTA with advanced monitoring tools to manage, plan and utilize Papua New Guinea’s limited frequency spectrum resources more efficiently and securely. Digicel PNG CEO Tarik Boudiaf reaffirmed the telecommunications company’s commitment to supporting the country’s digital development goals. “For Digicel, this is not just a commercial project but also a meaningful contribution toward the country’s development, digital inclusion and the prosperity of telecommunications in Papua New Guinea.” The spectrum monitoring tower is anticipated to be an important regulatory tool, allowing for better monitoring of spectrum use while ensuring adherence to regulations and aiding the government's wider digital transformation goals. Once completed, this infrastructure will enhance NICTA's ability to provide a safe, secure, and connected digital space for all people in Papua New Guinea.