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Deadline Extension

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, (URCA) has extended the deadline for submission of responses to its Public Consultation on the Demand for Enhanced Internet Connectivity and 5G in TheBahamas. The deadline has been revised from June 5, 2023 to 5 p.m. July 5, 2023. URCA reminds stakeholders that responses to the said Consultation Document be addressed to  URCA with the subject line, "Public Consultation on the Demand for Enhanced Internet Connectivity and 5G in The Bahamas." Submission can be made by:  hand, to URCA’s office at Frederick House, Frederick Street, Nassau; mail, to P.O. Box N-4860, Nassau, Bahamas; or fax, to 242 393…

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Request for Proposal – Consultancy Services for a Performance and Maturity (Efficiency ) Audit of BPL

URCA now invites proposals from experienced and competent experts to provide the following consulting services: An Audit of the performance and organizational maturity of The Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited (BPL). The proposal must reach the above-mentioned address on or before 22 July 2023 at 4:00 p.m. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below RFP Consultancy Services for a Performance and Maturity (Efficiency ) Audit of BPL

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URCA Release on 5G Public Consultation

For Immediate ReleaseNASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (5 MAY 2023) – URCA is pleased to announce the release of itsPublic Consultation on the Demand for Enhanced Internet Connectivity and 5G in TheBahamas.In recent years, the demand for internet services and usage of mobile data services hasbeen growing exponentially in The Bahamas and worldwide.Anticipated increases in traffic and growth in the number of devices and services, as wellas the demand for enhanced affordability and user experience will thus likely requireenhanced internet connectivity solutions.Public Consultation Document ECS 06/2023 was crafted after URCA conducted a publicengagement exercise to assess the use cases and demand for…

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