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The Telecoms Regulator holds End of Year Review

On the 3rd November the stakeholders involved in the Telecommunications Sector gathered together at the Offices of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR). The objective of the meeting was to review the work which had been completed throughout the year and set out some of the key work items for the coming year.

Alan Horne, the Regulator opened by praising the industry for their investments which has created a highly competitive market for mobile services giving the consumer choice and lower prices. The challenge is now to repeat that success in the provision of internet.

He concluded the presentation by thanking the TRR team who had developed strongly throughout the year making TRR a capable Regulator.

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The Telecoms Regulator and Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities hosts an industry fora on Broadband

On the 3rd November the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) and the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) hosted a meeting of interested stakeholders to review the development of a Broadband Plan and strategy for Vanuatu.

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“WEKAP” for an Internet Access in Rensarie Community, East Malekula

On the 30th of July 2011 (Independence Anniversary Day) TRR received an email from Mr. Loulou Manwo, a science teacher for Rensarie College. The email subjected“WEKAP” and read “Morning, wanem nao step long development? Mifalla i stap wet?” is a follow up on Internet access to the school and the community around Rensarie College

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Public Consultation on National Numbering Plan and Procedures until 30 January 2012

TRR has released a Draft National Numbering Plan and Procedures for Public Consultation until 30 January 2012. This Draft National Numbering Plan and Procedures has been produced to inform all stakeholders about the management, administration, and governance of the National Numbering Plan of Vanuatu by the Regulator as outlined in the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act No. 30 of 2009, and pursuant to all Telecommunications Licences issued to all service providers. Telecommunications Licensees and interested parties are invited to submit comments on the document.

Closing date for comments was Monday 30 January 2012, 4:00 pm.

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Internet Regulatory Practice

TRR has released the document that sets out the key Regulatory Practices of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator surrounding the provision of internet Services in Vanuatu. You can also read TRR's responses to concerns and comments received on the document during public consultation.

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  1. A consultation document issued by the TRR on the planning and allocation of the radio spectrum
  2. TRR Launch its new official website
  3. Can’L Holding Ltd Transfers its Telecommunications Licence to Wantok Network Ltd
  4. TRR consults on the 700 MHZ Spectrum Band
  5. Yumi Konek Telecommunications Licence Revoked
  6. TRR releases a draft revised Annex 2 of Order 2 of 2012 for consultation
  7. Request for Expressions of Interest
  8. TRR has revoked Three Telecommunications Licences for non-compliance
  9. Extension to the UAP/ICT Programs application deadline
  10. Supreme Court dismisses Digicel (Vanuatu) Ltd Judicial Review claim against the Regulator

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