2023 Telecommunications Sector Report

The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) is delighted to present its 7th Telecommunications Sector Report, reporting a comprehensive overview of the telecommunications sector, as well as the main trends and developments in Vanuatu during the year 2022. This report holds particular significance as it serves as a vital tool for assessing Vanuatu’s progress towards achieving ECO 2.9 of the National Sustainable Development Plans and Goal 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and provides an in-depth analysis of the post-COVID19 landscape in the telecommunications sector.

The Vanuatu telecommunications sector has experienced significant digital transformation. The growing use of mobile services and the widespread adoption of smartphones have led to an increase in access to data services. This expansion is further fuel by the wider availability of 3G and 4G networks. Mobile operators are actively promoting data services with added value while maintaining affordable pricing structures.  The primary aim of this report is to provide and inform our key stakeholders including the Government, Industry, Aid donors, Potential investors, and generally the People of Vanuatu on a comprehensive impression of the Sector's performance.

Some key highlights from the Sector report are:

  •  Mobile subscription increased by 2.26% in 2022
  •  Mobile penetration remains flat at 83.49% in 2022
  •  Mobile data revenue grew by 22% in 2022
  •  Mobile data downloads increased by 99% in 2022
  •  Gross market revenue increased by 14.31%,  in 2022
  •  Mobile data revenue continues to grow as mobile usage continues to grow with the expansion of 4G technologies…

The TRBR would like to extend its gratitude to all the Telecommunication Operators in Vanuatu, the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, and all-important stakeholders for actively contributing to the growth of the telecommunication industry as well as the continuous support towards the implementation of the Universal Access Policy.  The TRBR believes this report will be interesting and useful for decision making, policy directions and for information sharing to the General public.

 

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