The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods IPB188: IPv6 Adoption for an Entire Country
Nov 20, 2025
Discover the unique challenges of bringing IPv6 to the remote islands of Tuvalu. CEO Noya shares how satellite reliance shapes their connectivity. Learn about the groundbreaking BACA submarine cable and its transformative impact. With IPv4 exhaustion looming, Tuvalu's proactive IPv6 adoption ensures a brighter digital future. Dive into discussions on education and telemedicine improvements, regional digital leadership, and the cultural digitization that bolsters community voices. Get insights on the dual-stack approach and the roadmap for future connectivity.
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Rapid Network Modernization For Remote Islands
- Tuvalu Telecom built a hybrid network using geostationary satellites, LEO satellites, 4G LTE, fiber, and a new submarine cable to overcome extreme remoteness.
- Noya Simona led rapid modernization to support services like mobile money, e-government, and IoT across nine scattered islands.
Landing The BACA Submarine Cable
- Noya described negotiating and partnering with Google and donor governments to land the BACA submarine cable terminating in Fiji.
- The project overcame skepticism about value for small populations and launched service within a few years of her tenure.
Subsea Cable Changed The Latency Equation
- Subsea connectivity transformed latency from up-to-second hops to near-terrestrial performance, unlocking real-time services.
- That shift enables education, telemedicine, and everyday broadband experiences previously impossible with GEO satellites.