Notices & Advisories

Extension of Deadline to Respond to Public Consultation

Today, URCA issued a Public Notice extending the timeframe for interested persons to submit a response to its consultation document - Publication of Regulatory (Separated) Accounts (ECS 21/2011) published on November 22, 2011. The Notice can be viewed by clicking on the PDF document below. Downloads Public Notice - Extension of deadline for responses to consultation on publication of regulatory accounts

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Public Advisory: Unlicensed Operators

URCA has observed public advertisements regarding the provision of electronic communications services, particularly voice services, in The Bahamas by persons not licensed by URCA under the Communications Act, 2009 to provide such services. URCA advises that consumers should be aware of the risks of using services by unlicensed operators and further advises that it is an offence under section 16 of the Communications Act for any person to establish, maintain and operate a network or provide a carriage service in The Bahamas, including by use of radio spectrum, without a licence. A public register of licensed operators is available in…

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Public Notice: Extension of Time for Responses to Number Portability Consultation

Today, URCA issues this Notice extending the timeframe for interested persons to submit a response to its Consultation Document – Number Portability for The Bahamas (ECS 8/2011) published on April 15, 2011. URCA has received requests from industry stakeholders indicating that due to the depth and complexity of the issues involved in the Consultation, parties needed additional time to formulate responses. URCA is, therefore, extending the deadline from June 10, 2011 to ensure that the consultation is as comprehensive, and inclusive, as possible. Therefore, interested persons will now have until June 24, 2011 to submit their responses to URCA. All…

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