UPDATED RELEASE APRIL 19, 2012 URCA today publishes an “Addendum of Errors, Omissions and Corrections” in a revised version of the final decision on the Content Codes issued March 2, 2012. Among the deletions and corrections, is the deletion of the definition for “major political party” and clarification on broadcasting restrictions for advertisements and sponsorships for alcohol. All revisions are detailed in the above captioned section of the revised Code. The revised Code may be obtained via the below PDF document link MARCH 2, 2012 URCA publishes Code of Practice for Content Services The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority today…
On March 30, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) initiated engagement with designated Universal Service Providers (USP), to assess their current provision of specified universal services, as prescribed by the Communications Act 2009 (The Act). URCA also issued a consultative document for broader public consultation on the scope and implementation of existing universal service obligations (USO). URCA document reference ECS 12/2012: Framework for the Clarification and Implementation of Existing Universal Service Obligations (USO), Under Section 199 and Schedule 5 of the Communications Act 2009. Universal service in regulated industries refers to the provision of reasonable access to a…
Request for Applications – 700 MHz Radiofrequency Spectrum (ECS 10/2012) Notice of Extension of Deadline for Application URCA has received a request from an interested party for additional time for submission of applications under the RFA based on the complexity of the information required by URCA in response to the RFA, and the nature of the process under which applicants must receive a minimum score in order to be awarded spectrum licences. In response, URCA has decided to extend the deadline for applications from 4 May, 2012, to 25 May, 2012. As a consequence, the date for receipt of request…
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) announces the appointment of Mrs. Kathleen Smith as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect on April 2, 2012. The appointment, which is for a five-year term concludes a competitive search began in June 2011. Mrs. Smith brings a portfolio of strong regulatory experience to the position. In 2000, she joined the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which preceded URCA, as a Financial Analyst, and later held the position of Senior Case Officer. In January 2011, she was appointed Director of Policy and Regulation. In this capacity, she has been the Authority’s most senior executive…
