William is currently a Lecturer in the School of Information Systems and Technology at the University of Wollongong. He has recently completed his PhD which investigated community technology centers (CTCs) in regional NSW Australia. Previous to his current role, Will worked in broadcast technical training roles in the Pacific during the 1990s ? 4 years with the Samoa Broadcasting Service and periodic assignments for Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association (PIBA). Prior to this Will worked for the ABC in both radio and television in Sydney for 12 years. He has researched and published in telecommunications policy in the Asia-Pacific and has participated as an individual member in the consumer representative organisation ACCAN (Australian Communications Consumers Action Network) and CTN (Consumers Telecommunications Network), two years as a board member (2000-2002). Will has also been active in the Pacific Islands chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) and held executive positions on its board from 2009-2012.