Skycloud networks breaches the act and apologize

The Office of TRR has ordered a new business entity, Skycloud Networks, to comply with the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act 2009 (“the Act”). TRR ascertained that Skycloud Networks was providing a telecommunications service (internet service) to the public without having the necessary Telecommunications Licence under section 12(1) of the Act, and acted immediately. There had been some misunderstanding by Skycloud Networks of its obligations, but TRR clarified that it must have a licence before it could provide a telecommunications service and instructed it to immediately to the supply of such services. Skycloud Networks has now complied with TRR’s instruction. A public Notice, and apology, was placed in the Daily Post on Tuesday 22 October 2013, and the Notice will also be placed in the Daily Post and The Independent on Saturday 26 October 2013.

The Object of the Act is to facilitate the development of the telecommunications sector in order to promote national, social and economic development. The internet market of Vanuatu is developing and TRR does not wish to prevent innovative companies from entering the market. However, whilst recognizing that need and the Object of the Act, TRR must, and will, ensure that the Act is complied with at all times; whether that is a new entrant or existing operators.

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