Welcome to the Telecommunications Division, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting & Telecommunications.

The Telecommunications Officer along with complementary Telecommunications Division staff, administer the telecommunication laws in Antigua & Barbuda.

We want to serve you better. Visit us on the 4th floor of the State Insurance Business Center , at the corner of Thames and Long Street or give us a call at (268) 562-6732 or (268) 562-1868.

Our e-mail address is:

Telecom@antigua.gov.ag or Telecom@ab.gov.ag

The New High-Tech Global Marketplace

Telephone, television and the internet continues to evolve and converge into a global platform for commerce: a key technological development in the new marketplace.

Antigua & Barbuda seeking to be a beneficiary of the boon form this revolution, has begun to formulate policies from which the new national legislative frameworks for the telecommunication and information communication technology sectors can emerge. Such a development could be an added boost to investors' confidence thus attracting more investment into these sectors. The subsequent increase in employment opportunities will help to contribute to the general economic growth and social development of Antigua and Barbuda.

Mission Statement

To foster the development of harmonized and liberalized telecommunications and information communication technology sectors while protecting the public/social interest.

Vision

• Every citizen of Antigua and Barbuda having access to ICT Services and latest modern communications technology at affordable prices.
• Small and medium enterprises growing exponentially through active participation in an E-enabled society.
• Antigua & Barbuda becoming a Regional Center of Information Excellence to support the development of:
• E-commerce
• Internet Gaming
• Internet Marketing
• Software Development
• E-Education
• Telecommunications acting as a catalyst for economic growth and development in the national economy.

What are the functions of the Telecommunications Division?

The primary duties of the Telecommunications Division involves administering and execution the government's telecommunications policies.

It's daily regulatory function encompasses but is not limited to that of:

• Managing, planning, allocating and assigning of frequencies in keeping with the ITU Radio Regulations and Government Policy.
• Ensuring that the radio frequency spectrum is effectively monitored and coordinated employing the utmost efficient frequency utilization in and for the economic interest and benefit of Antigua and Barbuda.
• Preventing harmful interference to other users;
• Administering a National Numbering Plan with procedures in place for the efficient and appropriate issuance and utilization of this resource;
• Issuing and renewing to license upon validation of payment into the Inland revenue Department of the appropriate fees and the same for non-compliance inter alia.

Licensed operations and services are:

• Radio and TV Broadcasting Station
• Cable TV and Multimedia Services
• Satellite Earth Station
• Radio Communications
• Amateur Radios
• Citizens Band (CB) Radios
• Very High Frequency (VHF)
• Ultra High frequency (UHF)
• Submarine Cable Landing
• Mobile Telephone Network