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Revised Spectrum Planning, Allocation and Assignment Practices

TRR has released its revised version of the document it originally put out for consultation in May 2011 under the name Draft National Spectrum Planning and Allocation Policy. As a result of the constructive feedbacks received during the consultation period, TRR considered it appropriate to rename the document to Spectrum Planning, Allocation and Assignment Practices.

The revised and final version is now published on the Website and can be viewed below.

TRR thanks those who have contributed by way of feedback during the consultation period that resulted in the revised document. TRR response to the feedback is published on the website and can be viewed below.

A regulation concerning radio spectrum fees in Vanuatu as required under the Act will be developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities for approval by the Minister.

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Extension of the Consultation period on National Numbering Plan and Procedures

The consultation period on the National Numbering Plan and Procedures was extended until 20th of February 2012.

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Reference Interconnection Offer Notice

On 6 February 2012, TRR had notified both TVL and Digicel under section 27(1) of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act 2009 to propose the terms and conditions of a reference interconnection offer for the provision of interconnection of their telecommunications network. Both TVL and Digicel have 90 days to propose their terms and conditions.

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Consumer Protection Guidelines

Consumer Protection is particularly important in the telecommunications sector as a result of introducing competition which gives consumers service choices for the first time and rapid technological changes which characterize the sector. As a result Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) has released the Consumer Protection Guideline for the respective industry. You can also read TRBR’s response to concerns and comments received on the document during public consultation period.

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TVL and Digicel to provide information to assist the Regulator reviewing Digicel’s dominance

The Regulator had made a decision on 8 March 2012 to require TVL and Digicel to provide information to assist the Regulator reviewing Digicel’s dominance.

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  1. The transfer of the telecommunications portfolio from the Ministry of Public Utilities to the Prime Minister’s Office
  2. Order to All Telecommunication Licensees
  3. Terms of Reference Consumer and Business Advisory Groups
  4. Notice - Decision 01 of 2012 is Modified
  5. The Government of Vanuatu, recruited for a Telecommunications Regulator
  6. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) a huge success
  7. TRR released the National Numbering Plan and Procedures
  8. TRR's Financial Management
  9. Estimate for the Allocations of UAP Fund
  10. Annual Report

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