TRR is seeking submissions from qualified individuals or companies to contract with TRR for the provision of several tenders. This is the first of three scheduled groups of tenders for assorted goods and services related to the UAP programme. These programs are funded by the Australian Government through donor funding to the UAP Fund of which TRR is the trustee.

Bidders wishing to submit their proposals MUST read and complete the appropriate tender(s) forms available at TRR, in order to be considered eligible.

Download the Request for Proposals – Tender Notice.

Download Tender documents:

Tender 1 – TFS Tablets Supply
Tender 2 – TFS Power Generation
Tender 3 – TFS Charging Carts
Tender 4 – TFS/CLICC Content Server & Internet Access Gateway
Tender 5 – TFS Laptop Computers
Tender 6 – TFS/CLICC Software configuration services

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Published: 01 December 2014

The Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) has, on Monday 24th August 2014, released a further Consultation Paper to the industry, for comments and reviews on the Revised Data Collection Framework.

An earlier consultation on this issue was conducted in May 2014. However, after assessing the feedbacks received, TRR decided to make some adjustments and proceed further to the consultation of this Revised Market Data Collection Framework. It is aimed at collecting reasonable, practicable data sufficient for TRR to perform its functions and at the same time not create undue burden on service providers when providing such data. TRR now seeks industry feedback on the consultation of the revised data collection framework.

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Second consultation on Annex 2 of Order 2014		421 kB

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Published: 27 November 2014

The Telecommunications Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) has, in accordance with the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act of 2009 (“the Act”) and the Radio Apparatus Licence and Spectrum Licence (Fees) Regulation Order No.153 of 2012 (“the Regulation”), developed and released its Spectrum Management Principles.

These high level principles will serve as the methodology that TRR will follow in carrying out its spectrum management functions in pursuit of the legislative requirements.

These Principles, together with other regulatory instruments, are intended to assist licencees, stakeholders and TRR in performing its powers and responsibilities under the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act 2009 in regards to spectrum management in Vanuatu. It is also intended to support and assist industry at large in respect to TRR’s spectrum allocation, assignment and management.

The radiofrequency spectrum is a vital resource for the development of Vanuatu and the welfare of its people. Spectrum is a finite but non-exhaustible resource which is a vital enabler and input into an ever widening range of new and innovative services. This vital spectrum resource needs to be managed carefully, appropriately, efficiently and effectively, in the public interest, if its potential is to be realized and utilized.

In carrying out its spectrum management role, TRR will have regard to the requirements of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act, the Radio Apparatus Licence and Spectrum Licence (Fees) Regulation, and other relevant legislation.

TRR’s detailed approach to spectrum management is set out in the document Spectrum Planning, Allocation and Assignment Practices of December 2011. That document spells out TRR’s practices with regard to key spectrum management practices; including planning and allocation, spectrum engineering, frequency assignment, licensing, fees, monitoring and enforcement, and international cooperation. Further guidance is available from the Government’s National ICT Policy which states in relation to spectrum that “the Government will promote, and where appropriate, ensure that publicly or centrally controlled resources (such as radio spectrum) necessary to support the provision of infrastructure and services are readily available and accessible in a transparent, fair, non-discriminatory manner and are utilized in an efficient manner for the benefit of Vanuatu users, citizens and residents.

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TRBR Spectrum Management Principles		1247 kB

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Published: 24 November 2014

TRR received a request from Skycloud Networks to have the telecommunications licence issued to them by TRR on 23rd October 2013 revoked. The request was submitted with grounds justifying it.
 
TRR, after assessing the reasons and basis for such a request, and in consideration of all relevant factors, agreed to that request and, therefore, has issued an Order accordingly pursuant to section 15(1) of the Act and clause 4.1(a) of Skycloud Networks Licence. The revocation order became effective as of 21st November 2014.
 
Although the number of licensees has now dropped by one, competition remains  healthy, active and sustainable. TRR also notes that competition continues to grow as more services continue to be introduced within the market at a pricing level competitively available to consumers.
 
With the revocation of Skycloud Networks licence, the telecommunications sector has a total of seven (7) active Licensees:  
 
          1.  Telecom Vanuatu Ltd (TVL)
          2.  Digicel (Vanuatu) Ltd
          3.  Wantok Network Ltd
          4.  Incite (Technology at Work)
          5.  Interchange Ltd
          6.  Telsat Broadband Ltd
          7.  Spim

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Revocation Order 7 of 2014		578 kB

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Published: 25 November 2014