Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) was established under the Telecommunications Services Act 1999. We strive to become the leading ICT industry in the country and to lead the region in broadband communications through affordable, reliable and secure communication services for all. The Ministry also derives its authority and performs its responsibilities under the following Legislations and Cabinet Directives:

•Broadcasting Act 2010
• Crimes Act 2013
•Ministerial and Departmental Arrangements Act 2003
•Postal Services Act 2010
•Public Finance Management Act 2001
•Public Service Act 2004
•Public Service Regulations 2004
•Telecommunications Act 2005
•Telecommunications Amendment Act 2014

Core Functions

• Provide policy advice on all matters relating to the provision of postal and telecommunications services;
• Monitor the provision of postal and telecommunications services;
• Encourage and promote the provision and availability of high quality and affordable postal and telecommunications services to the public;
• Assist in the establishment of a regulatory environment which will facilitate the development of postal and telecommunications services in Samoa which are efficient, competitive, and responsive to the public;
• Advise on the technical nature of the postal and telecommunications services available in Samoa and whether they are adequate and sufficiently advanced having regard to the services available outside Samoa;
• Advise on any developments in the postal and telecommunications industry
• Provide radio broadcasting services to promote awareness of government policies and developments; and to provide 24-hour broadcasting services before, during and after natural disaster.