Caribbean Regulators Eye Satellite Connectivity Policy
A two-day Access Partnership Institute workshop in Port of Spain brought Caribbean regulators and policymakers together on satellite policy readiness.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Telecommunications
The Access Partnership Institute, a Singapore-based think tank, held a two-day workshop in Port of Spain, Trinidad, for Caribbean regulators and policymakers on satellite policy and regulatory readiness. The session was part of Trinidad and Tobago's Week of Spectrum, organized by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
Why it matters
Panelists presented satellite technology as a potential answer to connectivity challenges posed by the Caribbean's geography. The workshop took place amid rapid development of the international satellite ecosystem, making regulatory preparation a timely concern for the region's policymakers.
The workshop ran for two days and covered orbital regimes, satellite spectrum management, universal access, streamlined licensing, and disaster resilience. No specific licensing or spectrum outcomes were reported from the sessions.
The players
Access Partnership Institute
A Singapore-based think tank that has worked with and through the International Telecommunications Union for nearly three decades on technology policy.
Juan Cacace
Leads Access Partnership's Space and Connectivity practice, focusing on satellite policy and connectivity.
The details
The workshop covered the space ecosystem and orbital regimes, spectrum management for satellite services, satellite connectivity for universal access and digital inclusion, streamlined licensing frameworks and market access, and resilience and disaster readiness. Juan Cacace, who leads Access Partnership's Space and Connectivity practice, was among those involved.
Timeline
Earlier this week: Access Partnership workshop held in Port of Spain.
November 6, 2026: Article published about the workshop.
Big Picture
The workshop extends Access Partnership Institute's nearly three decades of work with the International Telecommunications Union into satellite regulation for Caribbean regulators. It applies that global standards-body collaboration to the specific licensing and spectrum questions facing small island states.
Satellite connectivity policy determines whether households and businesses in remote Caribbean areas gain reliable internet access. Licensing and spectrum decisions made by regulators will shape which services become available and at what cost.
The takeaway
Regulatory readiness is becoming central to how satellite internet reaches underserved regions. Countries that streamline licensing and plan spectrum management early are better positioned to close connectivity gaps.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CANANews.
