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Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) has published the 2014 Telecommunications statistics.

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2014 Statistics

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In this paper the Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) of Vanuatu (TRR) is seeking comment on its proposals to introduce a Spectrum Fee Schedule which would result in spectrum fees being levied on identified spectrum bands that are in high demand.

This public consultation addresses the methodology for the setting of radio frequency spectrum licence fees, and proposes a fee formula and schedule of fees to apply to spectrum fees.

Spectrum fees will be aimed at encouraging spectrum to be used efficiently in Vanuatu, where that spectrum is likely to be in high demand. In considering the level of proposed spectrum fees, TRBR has gathered relevant information about prices for spectrum use in other countries including those in the region, as well as information from countries that have used spectrum auction and applied fees approaches.

TRBR has looked at the range of uses of spectrum in Vanuatu to decide which bands should be subject to the spectrum fees. It has concluded that the spectrum fees should be limited to the following bands:

• Bands used for mobile telecommunications (900 MHz, 1800 MHz)
• Other wireless broadband spectrum (2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz)
• Broadcasting spectrum used for pay TV (510-550 MHz, 560-608MHz, 610-660 MHz)
• 700 MHz band following allocation (703-748 MHz, 758-803 MHz).

The deadline for public Comments is 4:30pm, 18 March 2016; Please note that TRBR’s
consultation timeframe in accordance with TRBR’s Consultation Guidelines is normally 28
days. For this plan, TRBR considers a 6 week review period is necessary.

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Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) wishes to inform and remind all Radio Apparatus Licence Holders of radio equipment installed on-board marine vessels, aircraft and on land, whose licences have not yet been renewed for 2016, of their obligations to have their radio licences renewed and the prescribed fees paid NOW.

This fee and the associated licence is applicable in accordance with the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Act No. 30 of 2009 (the “TRR ACT”), the Radio Licence, Spectrum Licence (Fees) Regulation Order No. 153 of 2012 (the “Fees Regulation”) and the decision 02 of 2014.
You are hereby reminded to ensure that you have your radio licences renewed as soon as possible and to do so no later than the end of the year 2015 (COB Thursday 31h December 2015).

TRBR further wishes to advise that after the dateline, of Thursday 31st December 2015. For non-compliance, anyone found to be knowingly operating a radio station on board a marine vessel, an aircraft or on land, after Thursday 31st December 2015 and without a valid radio station licence issued by TRBR is in breached of the TRBR Act and the Fees Regulation, and may be subject to a penalty and or fine. TRBR will continue to monitor and will commence its physical investigation on those that have not complied with the Act in early 2016.

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This Fourth Universal Access Policy (UAP) Update Report is intended to update stakeholders on the progress made in Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator's (TRBR) implementation of the Government’s UAP up to December 2015. It builds on the TRBR’s Third UAP Update Report of July 2015.

TRBR recognizes and acknowledges the commitment of the Players and industry at large for the achievements presented through this Report. The significant milestones achieved over the last six months by the industry have enabled TRBR, and the Government, to make some very important additional and progressive steps towards meeting the UAP objectives.

TRBR has taken a considerable proactive and guiding approach to the implementation of the UAP through the upgrading and rollout of new services, and the provisioning and deployment of equipment and materials for the UAP ICT School and internet community centre programs.

TRBR is pleased to confirm that, based on the latest and current UAP deployment plans of the Players and TRBR’s estimated existing mobile coverage, the population coverage rollout that is now expected to reach, and should potentially exceed, the overall UAP target of 98%. TRBR will commence a mobile coverage audit of the current coverage early next year to establish the current base coverage from which we will be able to determine the actual new coverage provided by the UAP Undertaking rollout.

A formal launch of the UAP ICT School and internet community centre program was undertaken on the 27th November 2015 by the Minister for Education and Training at Sarakata Centre School Luganville. The first ICS, iTuani Informesen & Communikesen Senta in Avunamalai Village Malo Island was also opened on the 30th November 2015.
TRBR remains committed to its methodology and approach to achieving the UAP objectives by working cooperatively and constructively with the operators, stakeholders and other relevant parties, and will continue to keep the Government fully informed of all developments.

TRBR will develop regular UAP Update Reports at similar intervals to keep stakeholders fully aware of Key UAP developments and progress.

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Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) has developed its 2016 and onwards Work Plan.  It clearly outlines our priority projects, and lesser priority (but important) projects, as well as TRBR goals and objectives.

TRBR recognizes the need to keep all appropriate parties informed of its Work Plan activity, and we will regularly and actively monitor TRBR priorities, projects and tasks. This Work Plan has a forward looking focus. It is updated annually to indicate current and future work that TRBR is undertaking and has a focus on, or will be undertaking in the near future.

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  1. Official lauching of the UAP schools project
  2. 2nd round consultation paper on management of .vu country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD)
  3. Consultation on Market Determination in Vanuatu for Regulatory Purposes
  4. Allocation of 700 MHz BAND Expression of Interest
  5. Approval and Gazettal of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Consumer Protection Regulation
  6. UAP CLICC/TFS/ICS Technical Training Workshop
  7. Final second round public consultation for consumer protection Regulation
  8. TRBR Recruitment Notice for Various Positions
  9. TRBR released its 3rd UAP Update Public Report
  10. Annual Report 2014

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