PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago has received the GSMA Government Leadership Award after the country was recognized for excellence in mobile connectivity.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation said the award was presented at the Mobile World Congress – Ministerial Programme held in Barcelona, Spain on Monday.
Digital Transformation Minister Hassel Bacchus accepted the award, highlighting the work done by the ministry and its regulator, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT), in developing the country’s digital infrastructure.
The GSMA Ministerial Programme is a world-leading forum for policymakers and global industry leaders across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries.
Every year, the GSMA recognizes one country that has made significant strides in digital policy and telecom regulation during the previous 12 to 18 months.
Since 2005, the accolade has been presented to 16 countries, including Brazil, India, and Estonia. 2024 marks the first time a Caribbean nation has won the award.
It said that Trinidad and Tobago was given the award based on several initiatives, including the prolific efforts to modernize the regulatory regimes and bring digital services to citizens as well as regional leadership in the WRC-23 preparatory process, particularly in support of mid-band spectrum for mobile; and assignment of mobile spectrum in 700 MHz, 850 MHz, and AWS bands to mobile operators at significantly reduced rates to foster digital growth.
In addition, the rollout of numerous initiatives to ensure digital inclusion, including ICT Access Centres that provide skills training and access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the nation.
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