| Type | Broadcast radio network Television network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | National |
| Owner | Independent State of Samoa |
Key people | Faiesea Lei Sam Matafeo, SBC Chief Executive Officer |
Launch date | 1929 (radio) 1993 (television) |
Former names | Western Samoa Broadcasting Department |
Official website | tv1samoa |
The Samoa Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) was a public broadcaster in the South Pacific island country of Samoa. Its operations were based in Mulinu'u, Apia. SBC was created by an act of Parliament in 2003, replacing the old Western Samoa Broadcasting Department. This government entity include both the former Televise Samoa & Radio 2AP. The SBC broke up in 2008. TV1 Samoa is now the main television station of Samoa. SBC's radio stations still broadcast but are now privately owned.