(and a bit about the possible OneWeb LEO service in St Helena) I’ve discussed the arrival of the Equiano cable in St Helena several times […] Read More| OpenFalklands
Caveat: The views expressed in this OpenFalklands post are solely my own. While I cannot speak for others, I hope they may also resonate with many […] Read More The post Choosing the Right Public-Private Model for the Falklands beyond 2028 appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
The Falkland Islands experienced a major unplanned broadband outage on Sunday, 21st September 2025. From my perspective in the UK, this appeared to be one […] Read More The post The 21/09/25 Falklands Broadband Blackout: A Lesson in Resilience appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
Caveat: The views expressed in this OpenFalklands post are solely my own. While I cannot speak for others, I hope they may also resonate with […] Read More| OpenFalklands
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG), in collaboration with its telecommunications consultancy, Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC), has outlined an ambitious vision: to transform telecommunications across […] Read More The post The Falklands’ Telecoms Revolution Begins appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
The Falkland Islands Public Accounts Committee (PAC) released an important report this week on payments from the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) to Sure South Atlantic […] Read More| OpenFalklands
15th August 2025: The following message was posted by the Communications Regulator on the Regulator’s website on the 15th August 2025: August updates: Starlink, VSAT […] Read More The post Falkland Islands Starlink media news for August 2025 appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
The Starlink Petition Group has announced a change of focus and a change of name once Starlink VSAT licences are issued in the Falkland Islands. […] Read More The post Starlink Win Secured – Now the Real Work Begins appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
Lynk’s D2D messaging trial in 2022 (Credit: Lynk) The Falklands’ telecommunications landscape will experience a significant shift with the emergence of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) […] Read More| OpenFalklands
Reader overview In the opinion of many, Sure Ascension’s public notice to withdraw from Ascension Island is a deliberate negotiation tactic aimed at pressuring the […] Read More The post Sure’s Ascension Standoff Hints at Falklands Strategy appeared first on OpenFalklands.| OpenFalklands
When a company’s reputation takes a hit, due to poor communication, poor management, poor market or product strategies, it doesn’t just hurt morale, it threatens […] Read More| OpenFalklands
I have now read the two highly redacted public June 2025 ExCo papers, 100-25P and 120-25P, written by the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and its […] Read More| OpenFalklands
Parts I, II, III and IV of the Holding Islands Hostage series have extensively discussed the impact of an exclusive telecommunications licence in the Falklands Part V […] Read More| OpenFalklands
In this post, I'd like to introduce readers to the history of OneWeb low-latency services in the Falkland Islands and then share my views on the current situation.| OpenFalklands
Picture source: Mike Kemp I feel I should apologise for the flurry of posts from OpenFalklands in recent days. But can you blame me with […] Read More| OpenFalklands
As FIG navigates a rapidly changing telecommunications landscape, especially in light of Starlink’s entry, concerns have been raised about the future of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) should Sure’s exclusive licence end or the company exit the market.| OpenFalklands
With the expiry of Sure South Atlantic’s (Sure) exclusive telecommunications licence approaching in December 2027, the Falkland Islands face a pivotal decision on how to […] Read More| OpenFalklands
This post follows up on the two major service announcements made by Sure Falkland Islands (Sure) on 19th March 2025: the introduction of “cheaper and […] Read More| OpenFalklands
I last wrote about telecommunications in St Helena in February 2024, so it could be worthwhile reviewing St Helena terrestrial fibre optic network disaster if you […] Read More| OpenFalklands
20th June 2025: Chloe Freeman, Communications Regulator of the Falkland Islands, provides an update on the status of Starlink’s application to provide service in the […] Read More| OpenFalklands
On July 11th, 2024, a team's hard work in the Falkland Islands culminated in a public meeting held in Stanley's Town Hall. The meeting presented the results of a Petition demanding changes in the law to allow the use of Starlink on the islands.| OpenFalklands