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Decision 01 of 2014 - Decision on Planning for the 700MHz Band in Vanuatu

TRR consulted on and issued its Decision 01 of 2014 on the 700 MHz Band Planning in Vanuatu. The decision outlines the process that TRR will follow in its allocation and assignment of the 700 MHz spectrum band.

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Skycloud Networks Telecommunications Licence revoked

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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Second Consultation on Annex 2 of Order 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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Request for Proposal – UAP Computer, Electrical goods and services

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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Decision 03 of 2014 on the Fixed Service (Microwave) Spectrum Band Planning

TRR publicly consulted on the Fixed Service Band Planning in Q2/3 2014 and, using valuable feedback and comments received from licensees and stakeholders during the consultation, issued its Decision 03 of 2014, on 19 November 2014.

The decision outlines the band plans and channelling arrangements that TRR will follow in its allocation and assignment of spectrum for the fixed microwave radio services in Vanuatu.

TRR released its consultation document on 27 June 2014 inviting public comment and input on the planning of the Fixed Services Bands in Vanuatu. The Consultation was planned to end on 28 July 2014, but was extended to 14 August 2014 to accommodate additional input from TVL and Digicel regarding TRR’s proposed plans, and their existing usage of the 7 GHz band; as well as to allow for any late submissions of feedback and comments. TRR received comments and feedback from service providers, stakeholders and interested persons, which assisted it in the making of its decision.

TRR is mandated by the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act 2009, to regulate the telecommunications sector and to manage the radio frequency spectrum, in order to promote national social and economic development. TRR’s Spectrum Planning, Allocation and Assignment Practices provide TRR guidelines to, among other things:

•     develop practices with regard to the strategic planning of the radio spectrum in Vanuatu with the aim of optimizing the use of radio spectrum and of avoiding harmful interference; and
•    ensure the effective implementation of radio spectrum practices to ensure the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum.

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  1. Spectrum Management Principles
  2. TRR’s 2015 and Onwards Work Plan
  3. Consultation on Wholesale Exception
  4. Consultation on Vanuatu Domain Name Management and Administration Draft Regulation
  5. Request for Proposal – UAP Computer, Electrical goods and services (Tenders 7-12)
  6. Decision 04 of 2014
  7. TRR releases UAP Stakeholder Update Report No.2
  8. TRR acknowledges TVL’s effort and commitment in connecting Torres
  9. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RADIO APPARATUS LICENCE HOLDERS
  10. TRR clarifies the new Prescribed Radio Apparatus Licence Fees introduced in 2015

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