Roundup: for the week ending 6 July 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025.
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Author: Michele Marius
The tipping point: Why critical mass is the key to meaningful technological advancement
For any country aspiring to significant technological development, the concept of “critical mass” is not a mere buzzword, but a fundamental prerequisite. In this article, we discuss the importance of achieving critical mass for Caribbean and other developing countries to achieve the technological development envisaged.
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ICTP 358: 2025 update on the state of ICT development in Suriname, with Furgell Pinas of ICT Association Suriname
We are continuing our reboot of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, to get an update on our sister countries in the Caribbean region, generally, and of course, from an ICT perspective. Part of the Dutch Caribbean, Suriname is the focus of today’s episode. With Furgell Pinas, the Chair of ICT Association Suriname, we discuss the current state of the country’s ICT sector, including: the internet service available and its affordability; the ICT vision for Suriname that is being promoted by ICT Association Suriname; key strengths and challenges of the ICT/tech space in Suriname; and the ICT/tech-related opportunities currently evident or emerging in Suriname.
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Roundup: for the week ending 29 June 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 June to Sunday 29 June 2025.
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Unlocking choice: Why fixed number portability remains a challenge in the Caribbean
Over the past decade or so, many Caribbean countries have implemented mobile number portability (MNP) to increase competition and offer more choice to consumers. However, fixed mobile portability (FNP) implementation has lagged behind. With Trinidad and Tobago launching FNP this week, we discuss the subject and why it has remained a challenge.
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