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Spectrum Management Principles

The Telecommunications Radiocommunications Regulator (TRR) has, in accordance with the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act of 2009 (“the Act”) and the Radio Apparatus Licence and Spectrum Licence (Fees) Regulation Order No.153 of 2012 (“the Regulation”), developed and released its Spectrum Management Principles.

These high level principles will serve as the methodology that TRR will follow in carrying out its spectrum management functions in pursuit of the legislative requirements.

These Principles, together with other regulatory instruments, are intended to assist licencees, stakeholders and TRR in performing its powers and responsibilities under the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act 2009 in regards to spectrum management in Vanuatu. It is also intended to support and assist industry at large in respect to TRR’s spectrum allocation, assignment and management.

The radiofrequency spectrum is a vital resource for the development of Vanuatu and the welfare of its people. Spectrum is a finite but non-exhaustible resource which is a vital enabler and input into an ever widening range of new and innovative services. This vital spectrum resource needs to be managed carefully, appropriately, efficiently and effectively, in the public interest, if its potential is to be realized and utilized.

In carrying out its spectrum management role, TRR will have regard to the requirements of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act, the Radio Apparatus Licence and Spectrum Licence (Fees) Regulation, and other relevant legislation.

TRR’s detailed approach to spectrum management is set out in the document Spectrum Planning, Allocation and Assignment Practices of December 2011. That document spells out TRR’s practices with regard to key spectrum management practices; including planning and allocation, spectrum engineering, frequency assignment, licensing, fees, monitoring and enforcement, and international cooperation. Further guidance is available from the Government’s National ICT Policy which states in relation to spectrum that “the Government will promote, and where appropriate, ensure that publicly or centrally controlled resources (such as radio spectrum) necessary to support the provision of infrastructure and services are readily available and accessible in a transparent, fair, non-discriminatory manner and are utilized in an efficient manner for the benefit of Vanuatu users, citizens and residents.

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TRR’s 2015 and Onwards Work Plan

Dear Licensees,

TRR has developed its 2015 and onwards Work Plan.  It clearly outlines our priority projects, and lesser priority (but important) projects, as well as TRR goals and objectives.

Recognizing that we have a suite of high priority issues to address, our key focus for 2015 is on implementation of the Government’s 2013 Universal Access Policy. The Work Plan also recognizes and links with the Government’s 2013 National ICT Policy.

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

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Consultation on Wholesale Exception

On 5th December 2014, TRR issued a consultation document on wholesale services, and is now seeking the industry views on those exceptions and whether they support the idea of adopting an exception regime for wholesale service providers. The due date for consultation is 19th December 2014. For more detail, please read the document.

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Consultation on Vanuatu Domain Name Management and Administration Draft Regulation

TRR consults on a draft Regulation on Vanuatu Domain Name Management and Administration.

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Request for Proposal – UAP Computer, Electrical goods and services (Tenders 7-12)

TRR is seeking submissions from qualified individuals or companies to contract with TRR for the provision of several tenders. This is the second scheduled group of tenders for assorted goods and services related to the UAP programme. These programmes are funded by the Australian Government through donor funding to the UAP Fund of which TRR is the trustee.


Download – 2nd Tender Notice here:

Request for Proposals – Tender Notice no.2

Download Tender documents here:

Tender 7 – TFS Tablets Configuration
Tender 8 – CLICC Internet Services
Tender 9 – CLICC Power Generation
Tender 10 – CLICC Computer Lab Equipment
Tender 11 – CLICC Computer Lab Installation
Tender 12 – TFS/CLICC Training Workshop

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  1. Decision 04 of 2014
  2. TRR releases UAP Stakeholder Update Report No.2
  3. TRR acknowledges TVL’s effort and commitment in connecting Torres
  4. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RADIO APPARATUS LICENCE HOLDERS
  5. TRR clarifies the new Prescribed Radio Apparatus Licence Fees introduced in 2015
  6. Report on the Consultation of TRR's revised Data collection Framework
  7. TRR Strategic Plan 2015 - 2017
  8. Order 1 of 2015 Supply of Market Data
  9. Exceptions issued to Interchange Ltd, Fidelity Communications Corporation and Speedcast PTY Ltd
  10. Notice of Extension of Public Consultation on .vu Domain names Management and Administration Regulation

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