Regulator confirms BlueWave Wireless compliance with Telecommunications Act

Press Release

APIA, SAMOA – 14 JULY 2022: The Regulator, Lematua Gisa Fuatai-Purcell has confirmed that Telco BlueWave Wireless has satisfied all the requirements of the office’s requests to produce financial statements and is in full compliance with the Telecommunications Act 2004.

“There have been a number of newspaper articles and public speculation in the last two weeks that have called into question the integrity of BlueWave Wireless’ operations and adherence to the legal requirements,” said Lematua Gisa Fuatai-Purcell.

“It is my duty as the Regulator to clarify any information that stems from the media or any news outlets and thereby the Office of the Regulator gives its full assurance to the people of Samoa that BlueWave Wireless has fully complied with the Office of the Regulator’s requirements to submit audited financial statements for the period 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021.

“It is my responsibility as the Regulator to ensure the public are given full assurance that there is orderly regulation of the telecommunications sector in Samoa and that it is transparent in its processes, and that the interests of the children are protected by the provision of the services.

“In the case of the BlueWave Wireless school focused internet project, the Office of the Regulator assures the public that due process has been followed and executed, including appropriate checks to ensure school children are protected by firewalls which prevent users from accessing harmful sites.

“The Office of the Regulator will continue to monitor this project and be transparent in its processes to ensure the interests of school children have been met by the provision of these services, and that integrity of our regulation sector is upheld,” Lematua Gisa Fuatai-Purcell said.