The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) announces its preliminary findings and invites public commentary on the review of the state of competition within the markets for retail fixed electronic communications services in The Bahamas. This encompasses retail fixed voice, retail fixed broadband, and retail pay TV services. In its comprehensive Preliminary Determination, URCA has outlined its provisional assessment of the competitive dynamics within these markets and the consequent need for continued ex-ante regulation to ensure fair competition and consumer protection. URCA is now seeking feedback on its initial stance through written responses to consultation questions detailed in the document. …
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its 2024 Fee Schedule. Publication of the Fee Schedule is in accordance with section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009. Persons may view the 2024 Fee Schedule here. Invoices will be issued to licensees in the usual manner.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is aware of Cable Bahamas customers having National Football League games blocked on certain channels on Sunday.Consumers have a reasonable expectation that their service should not be intentionally disrupted without notice and service providers have an obligation to inform their customers on changes to service ahead of time.Many consumers have filed complaints about the matter.URCA is making its own inquiries into what transpired to gain an understanding of what occurred and will update the public in due course if necessary. Media Contact:Juan McCartneyCorporate and Consumer Relations ManagerUtilities Regulation and Competition Authorityjmccartney@urcabahamas.bs1 (242) 396-5242
Political Broadcasts & Political AdvertisementsThe Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (‘URCA’) issues this notice in accordance with Section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas will hold a bye-election in the West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency on 22 November 2023. In preparation for the Advance Poll and Election Day, URCA reminds its Broadcast Licensees of the Code of Practice for Content Regulation - ECS08/2020 (“the Code”), specifically, Part 6-Political Broadcasts & Political Advertisements. Part 6 of the code sets the standards applicable to the broadcast of political advertisements and election programmes both preceding and during…
