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Quality of Service Regulations ECS

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”), today issued its Statement of Results and Final Decision (ECS 41/2016) along with the finalised text of the Quality of Service Regulations, ECS 42/2016 (the “QoS Regulations”). The Regulations are applicable to holders of Individual Operating Licences (IOLs) that provide fixed or fixed wireless telephony services, cellular mobile voice and data services, and internet services, including both legacy services and next-generation services. (more…)

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Notice – Review of Wholesale Fixed Broadband Resale Offer Industry Questionnaire

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is reviewing the wholesale fixed broadband resale obligations imposed on operators with Significant Market Power (SMP) in The Bahamas. As part of this review, URCA is issuing a questionnaire to industry stakeholders. This questionnaire will be used to assess the demand for these wholesale services and any need to potentially amend the current service offers. Downloads The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is reviewing the wholesale fixed broadband resale obligations imposed ECS 39 2016 - Review of Wholesale Fixed Broadband Resale Offer Industry Questionnaire  

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Notice – Preliminary Determination on Fees in the Electricity Sector in The Bahamas

In accordance with sections 54(2) and 64(1)(b) of the EA, URCA now sets out in this Preliminary Determination the types of fees and charges it proposes to levy upon licensees in the ES. URCA invites and welcomes representations from licensees, members of the public and interested parties on the matters set out in this Preliminary Determination. Consistent with the procedure set out in section 64 of the EA, licensees, members of the public and interested parties may make representations on any matter contained in this Preliminary Determination and may do so in writing to URCA. Such representations must be received…

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