Department of Communications, Meidecc

Tonga National Emergency Telecommunication Cluster (ETC) Successfully Conducts Simulation Exercise 2026.

The Tonga National Emergency Telecommunication Cluster (ETC) has successfully completed a two-day Simulation Exercise and Cluster Meeting on June 17–18, 2026. Organized by the Department of Communications under the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the exercise brought together key national stakeholders to test and strengthen Tonga's emergency telecommunication and disaster response capabilities.

On behalf of the ETC Cluster lead, the Director of Tonga Meteorological Services, Mr. Laitia Fifita, highlighted the importance of this initiative to all cluster members. He emphasized the critical importance of collaboration and the need for an effective early warning system in Tonga, noting that timely and accurate information is essential in minimizing the impact of natural disasters on communities.

As a Pacific island nation highly vulnerable to natural disasters — including cyclones, tsunamis, and volcanic events — Tonga depends on robust and reliable emergency telecommunication systems. The 2026 ETC Simulation Exercise was designed to evaluate the nation's current coordination capacity, identify gaps in response mechanisms, and build stronger linkages among government agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international humanitarian partners.
The exercise convened a broad coalition of national and international stakeholders, including:
• Department of Communications, MEIDECC
• World Food Programme (WFP)
• Tonga Red Cross Society
• Tonga Fire & Emergency Services
• His Majesty's Armed Forces - Tonga
• Digicel Tonga Limited
• Tonga Meteorological Services, Government of Tonga
• Tonga National Disaster Risk Management Office - NDRMO
• Other Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and technology partners

The simulation exercise was structured around four core objectives, each aimed at producing concrete, actionable outcomes to strengthen national disaster response:

1. To strength national coordination of government, private sector, NGOs and humanitarian actors throughout the disaster management cycle
2. To document and identify any weaknesses and gaps in the existing coordination and response capacity and use these lessons to further strengthen the overall national disaster response mechanism.
3. To highlight and strengthen the importance of emergency telecommunication systems and services that allow communication between key stakeholders, using different technologies such as satellite, mobile, radio and other low-tech systems.
4. To highlight and acknowledge the roles of other key stakeholders involved in the disaster and emergency management cycle (e.g. telecommunication line ministries, NDRMO, MNOs, ISPs and other technology providers) and map a way forward for intra-cluster collaboration.

The Tonga National ETC extends its sincere gratitude to all participating organizations and individuals whose commitment and expertise made this exercise a success. The collaboration demonstrated here reflects Tonga's collective resolve to protect its communities in times of disaster.

‼️KO E FANONGONONGO MAHUÍNGA MEI HE VAÁ FETUÚTAKI, POTUNGAUE Meidecc ‼️
Óku ámanaki ke fakahoko á hono tesi ó e ngaahi meángaue fakatokanga tokamuá ki ha ngaahi fakatamaki faka-e-natula pe ko e sirens í he Tu'apulelulu ko hono 25 'o Sune 2026 he taimi 12:15pm hoáta. Ko e tesi ko éni é kau kotoa kiai á e ngaahi fuú pou siren í Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú pea mo Niua Toputapu. É fakamoúi atu foki mo e fanga kií letioo kulokula pe Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) í he tesi ko éni.
Kataki ó fakatokangaí ange ko e tesi ko éni é ÍKAI FAKATATANGI atu á e ngaahi siren ka ko e lea atu pe, pe koe live announcement ke fakapapauí á e moúi á e ngaahi meángaue ni.
Óku fai atu ai pe mo kole ki he kau Ófisa kolo ke mou tokoni mai ó lipooti mai á e ola ó e tesi ki he ngaahi fika óku ha atu í lalo.
Ngaahi fika fetuútaki
1. 0800 638
2. 0800 6366
3. 28 005
4. 7400092
Fakaápaápa atu,
Vaá Fetuútaki

❗️PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WHOLE OF TONGA ❗️

This is a Public Announcement from the Department of Communication, Ministry of MEIDECC, for the whole of Tonga.
The Department of Communication will be conducting a TESTING EXERCISE of the National Early Warning Systems on Thursday 25th of June 2026 at 12:15pm for Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú, and Niua Toputapu.
A clear message will be indicating that “THIS IS A TEST” which will be played from both the SIRENS and Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) Radio. This TESTING EXERCISE will be conducted monthly, every last Friday, until further notice.

Malo Áupito,
Department of Communication,
Ministry of Meidecc

The Government’s 100 Days Action Plan completed successfully on the 11th June 2026.

Tonga Government 100 Days Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

‼️KO E FANONGONONGO MAHUÍNGA MEI HE VAÁ FETUÚTAKI, POTUNGAUE Meidecc ‼️

Óku ámanaki ke fakahoko á hono tesi ó e ngaahi meángaue fakatokanga tokamuá ki ha ngaahi fakatamaki faka-e-natula pe ko e sirens í he Falaite ko hono 29 'o Me 2026 he taimi 12:15pm hoáta. Ko e tesi ko éni é kau kotoa kiai á e ngaahi fuú pou siren í Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú pea mo Niua Toputapu. É fakamoúi atu foki mo e fanga kií letioo kulokula pe Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) í he tesi ko éni.

Kataki ó fakatokangaí ange ko e tesi ko éni é ÍKAI FAKATATANGI atu á e ngaahi siren ka ko e lea atu pe, pe koe live announcement ke fakapapauí á e moúi á e ngaahi meángaue ni.

Óku fai atu ai pe mo kole ki he kau Ófisa kolo ke mou tokoni mai ó lipooti mai á e ola ó e tesi ki he ngaahi fika óku ha atu í lalo.

Ngaahi fika fetuútaki
1. 0800 638
2. 0800 6366
3. 28 005
4. 7400092

Fakaápaápa atu,
Vaá Fetuútaki,

❗️PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WHOLE OF TONGA ❗️

This is a Public Announcement from the Department of Communication, Ministry of MEIDECC, for the whole of Tonga.
The Department of Communication will be conducting a TESTING EXERCISE of the National Early Warning Systems on Friday 29th of May 2026 at 12:15pm for Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú, and Niua Toputapu.

A clear message will be indicating that “THIS IS A TEST” which will be played from both the SIRENS and Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) Radio. This TESTING EXERCISE will be conducted monthly, every last Friday, until further notice.

Malo Áupito,
Department of Communication,
Ministry of Meidecc

Today, Steve Long - Regional CEO of Digicel Pacific, together with the CEO of Digicel Tonga – Christopher Manaog, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Prime Minister of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua.

Also present during the meeting were CEO of MEIDECC Sione ‘Akauola and Director Stan Ahio.

The visit reflected the importance of continued collaboration and partnership in supporting Tonga’s digital future, strengthening connectivity, and delivering innovative solutions that empower communities and businesses across the Kingdom.

Job Vacancy

Commissioner
Communications Commission (Ministry of MEIDECC) Vacancy

Communications Commission Profile:

The Communications Commission (“the Commission”) is an independent statutory body established under the Communications Commission Act 2016. The Commission is responsible for regulating and overseeing communications services in the Kingdom of Tonga, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and the use of radio spectrum, in accordance with the Communications Act 2015 and related legislation.

The Commission’s primary function is to promote the long‑term interests of end users of communications services by ensuring efficient, competitive, affordable, and reliable communications markets, while safeguarding consumer interests and supporting national development objectives.

All person’s expression of interest must possess the highest standards of personal and professional ethics, be over 18 years of age and not be prohibited from being appointed as Commissioner under the Communication Act 2020 and the Communication Commission Act 2016.

Your application must have a cover letter with updated CV which must state clearly your most recent employment histories and indicate three (3) referees. Please address your application to the CEO for MEIDECC at the address below, and an e-copy of your application can email to [email protected]:

CEO for MEIDECC,

Ministry for MEIDECC,

Ground Floor, Otto Sanft Building, Taufa’ahau Rd,

Nuku’alofa. TONGA

If you are considered for appointment with the Communication Commission, you will be contacted. Reference checks will be undertaken, and candidates must certify that there are no conflicts of interest or impediments for possible appointments.

All Application with an updated CV must be submitted to the above address or e-mail no later than 4:30pm Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

For more information, please click on the link below.

https://www.gov.to/commissioner-communications-commission-ministry-of-meidecc-vacancy/

Commissioner Communications Commission (Ministry of MEIDECC) Vacancy Communications Commission Profile: The Communications Commission (“the Commission”) is an independent statutory body established under the Communications Commission Act 2016. The Commission is responsible for regulating and overseeing communications services in the Kingdom of Tonga, including te...

Job Vacancy

Communications Commission Members (Ministry of MEIDECC)

The Appointment Committee under the Ministry of MEIDECC invites suitably and qualified persons to express his/her interest to become a member of the Communication Commission, which is a new statutory body establishing as a newly regulator to oversight the communication sector in Tonga.

This reform and restructuring process has been stipulated under the Communication Act 2020, and there is already a Communication Commission Act 2016 existed. This change involved the transfer of all the regulatory oversight functions from the Ministry for MEIDECC to the Communication Commission (the Regulator).

The Communication Commission, as the regulator for the communication sector will require the following qualities and skills together with the following key principles to ensure a well-represented commission:
• Diversity (with a cross-section of people with different experiences);
• ICT expert representation (best understand the communication sector with very good ICT technical knowledge); and
• Gender (encouraging women applicants).

All person’s expression of interest must possess the highest standards of personal and professional ethics, be over 18 years of age and not be prohibited from being appointed as a member of the Commission under the Communication Act 2020 and the Communication Commission Act 2016.

Your application must have a cover letter with updated CV which must state clearly your most recent employment histories and indicate three (3) referees. Please address your application to the CEO for MEIDECC at the address below, and an e-copy of your application can email to [email protected]

CEO for MEIDECC,
Ministry for MEIDECC,
Ground Floor, Otto Sanft Building, Taufa’ahau Rd,
Nuku’alofa. TONGA

If you are considered for appointment with the Communication Commission, you will be contacted. Reference checks will be undertaken, and candidates must certify that there are no conflicts of interest or impediments for possible appointments.

All Application with an updated CV must be submitted to the above address or e-mail no later than 4:30pm Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

For more information, please click on the link below;

https://www.gov.to/communications-commissionregulator-members-ministry-of-meidecc/

Communications Commission (Regulator) Members (Ministry of MEIDECC) The Appointment Committee under the Ministry of MEIDECC invites suitably and qualified persons to express his/her interest to become a member of the Communication Commission, which is a new statutory body establishing as a newly regulator to oversight the communication sector in Tonga. This reform a...

‼️KO E FANONGONONGO MAHUÍNGA MEI HE VAÁ FETUÚTAKI, POTUNGAUE Meidecc ki he Vahe Fonua Haápai .‼️📣📣

‘Oku fanongonongo atu heni ke mea’i kakai ‘oe fonua, fakatatau kihe tu’utu’uni ‘o e lao Fetu’utaki 2015(Communications Act 2015) pea moe lao kihe Naunau Fakaletio (Spectrum Rules 2019, Radiocommunications Act (Cap.28), oku fakafatongia’aki ‘ae Potungaue Fetu’utaki kene tokanga’i mo muimui’i ngaahi me’angaue fakaletio ‘i Tongani pea mo hono hilifaki mo tanaki ngaahi totongi laiseni fakatatau kihe natula oe sevesi ngaahi letio takitaha.

Oku oatu ai heni ‘ae fanongonongo ke mea’i kakai ‘oe Vahefonua Haápai, e fakahoko atu ‘ehe Potungaue Fetu’utaki ae ‘a’ahi ki hono sivi ngaahi naunau fakaletio kuo fokotuú kihe Vakapuna mo hono station, letio íhe vaka folau tahi, letio íhe ngaahi peisi moe meálele taxi, pea pehee kihe ngaahi meángaue fetuútaki satelaite ,Naunau fakatokanga tokamu’a ki ha fakatamaki fakaenatula moe letio RAR lanu kulokula . É fakahoko e polokalama sivi letio koeni kamata áho Monite 04 ó Me ki he Falaite 15 ‘o Me, 2026. É tanaki aipe e ngaahi totongi laiseni pea mo fakama’opo’opo mai ngaahi laiseni oku te’eki ke lesisita mo fakafo’ou. Ki ha fakaékeéke, kataki fetuútaki mai ki he ‘ofisi pe ‘a e Potungaue MEIDECC ‘i Nuku’alofa, pe ko e fetuútaki mai kihe telefoni 7400092 pe koe fika telefoni toótoó 7240013 pe koe 7791951.

Malo
Faka’apa’apa atu
Potungaue Fetu’utaki (MEIDECC)

‼️This is a public Announcement from the Department of Communications, Ministry of Meidecc to all the people in Haápai Island. ‼️📣📣

The public is hereby notified pursuant to the provisions of the Communications Act 2015, Spectrum Rules 2019, and the Radiocommunication Act (Cap. 98) it is the function of the Ministry of Communications (MEIDECC) to supervise and monitor all communication activities in the Kingdom, and to impose and collect all license fees applicable to all radiocommunication services.

Please note that the Ministry of Communication (MEIDECC) will be conducting an annual inspection of all radio communication facilities in Vavaú Island Group such as Aeronautical Aircraft and Ground Base stations, Land Mobile base stations, Maritime Ship and Coastal Base stations, and Satellite Earth, Transportable and VSAT stations or Terminals, National Early Warning Sirens (NEW) and Remote Activated Receiver radio red colour (RAR) commencing on Monday 04th May, 2026 to Friday 15th April , 2026 and simultaneously collect all outstanding license fees from respective existing users. For any enquiries, please approach the Communications team at the MEIDECC Office, Leve 2, O.G Sanft building, Nuku’alofa, or call office phone number7400092 or mobile number 7240013 or 7791951.

Thank you
Department of Communications (MEIDECC)

‼️KO E FANONGONONGO MAHUÍNGA MEI HE VAÁ FETUÚTAKI, POTUNGAUE Meidecc ‼️

Óku ámanaki ke fakahoko á hono tesi ó e ngaahi meángaue fakatokanga tokamuá ki ha ngaahi fakatamaki faka-e-natula pe ko e sirens í he Falaite ko hono 24 'o Epeleli 2026 he taimi 12:15pm hoáta. Ko e tesi ko éni é kau kotoa kiai á e ngaahi fuú pou siren í Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú pea mo Niua Toputapu. É fakamoúi atu foki mo e fanga kií letioo kulokula pe Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) í he tesi ko éni.

Kataki ó fakatokangaí ange ko e tesi ko éni é ÍKAI FAKATATANGI atu á e ngaahi siren ka ko e lea atu pe, pe koe live announcement ke fakapapauí á e moúi á e ngaahi meángaue ni.
Óku fai atu ai pe mo kole ki he kau Ófisa kolo ke mou tokoni mai ó lipooti mai á e ola ó e tesi ki he ngaahi fika óku ha atu í lalo.

Ngaahi fika fetuútaki

1. 0800 638
2. 0800 6366
3. 28 005
4. 7400092

Fakaápaápa atu,
Vaá Fetuútaki,

❗️PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WHOLE OF TONGA ❗️

This is a Public Announcement from the Department of Communication, Ministry of MEIDECC, for the whole of Tonga.
The Department of Communication will be conducting a TESTING EXERCISE of the National Early Warning Systems on Friday 24th of April 2026 at 12:15pm for Tongatapu, Éua, Haápai, Vavaú, and Niua Toputapu.

A clear message will be indicating that “THIS IS A TEST” which will be played from both the SIRENS and Remote Activated Receiver (RAR) Radio. This TESTING EXERCISE will be conducted monthly, every last Friday, until further notice.

Malo Áupito,
Department of Communication,
Ministry of Meidecc