Samoa, an island nation in the South Pacific, has a population dispersed across its two main islands and several smaller ones, totalling around 210,000 people. Its capital Apia, on the island of Upolu, is the most densely populated area and the locus of its telecommunications infrastructure. The country comprises rugged, mountainous terrains and remote rural areas, presenting challenges to the distribution of technology and telecommunications services. Typically, Samoa relies heavily on satellite and its two underwater cable systems for its connectivity. Despite these physical challenges, Samoa has shown innovation by launching its own satellite to improve its digital connectivity. The nation’s telecommunications sector is still developing, with ongoing projects to improve internet accessibility and affordability. In terms of renewable energy, Samoa has a commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2025 and has made significant strides towards this goal, with solar, hydro, and wind power projects underway.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Vodafone Samoa is a telecommunications provider operating in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa. The company was established in 1993 as SamoaTel, later rebranded as Bluesky Samoa, and finally acquired by Vodafone in 2019. It is currently owned by Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) from Fiji, a regional telecommunications giant, which acquired a controlling stake of the company from the Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS).