6.3 Broadcasting Broadcasting has recently become the responsibility of MICTTD, and with the general expansion of the telecommunication networks to the Outer Islands the utilisation of these networks to support the further development of sound broadcasting coverage and the possibility of a public service television service (perhaps using the IPTV or television over the Internet technology) need to be explored. The private sector is examining the prospects for pay TV broadcasting with a focus on movies, sport and entertainment, but there remains a need for public service broadcasting with local news and events, Kiribati language and cultural content, also English language children’s material to help them improve their language skills. 6.4 Education and Protection of Children With the increasing availability of the Internet, it is vital that Kiribati children (and sometimes their parents as well) receive education about the dangers of the Internet and how to recognise and avoid them. Some good work on this is being done by the Police but this needs to be co-ordinated and institutionalised in the education system. Some useful materials have been developed for this purpose by the ITU, and arrangements need to be made to co-ordinate and take this further and to cover even the youngest of children, who may have exposure to the Internet. IT user skills are being taught in high schools from Form 4 upwards, but the need for these to be taught in basic form at primary schools will become apparent as the Internet becomes more widely available across the country and in schools. Teaching and knowledge of IT technology will need to become more widely available as Kiribati moves forward to leverage these technologies for the country’s economic benefit. 6.5 Government Services Remote access to financial services creates economic benefits for rural users, as telecommunication infrastructure and services spread across the country. ATH’s mobile money service MPAISA is available wherever customers have 3G phones and are able to use them. Merchants who have access to the Internet are able to use the ANZ bank’s EFTPOS service, and full-service Internet banking and a supporting mobile app are likely to be available in a few months’ time for customers who have access to the Internet. Extension of the mobile networks, especially with 3G capability, and of the Internet will bring these services to the entire population of Kiribati. Kiribati National ICT Policy 2019 14