The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is the independent regulator and
competition body for the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) in The Bahamas, which
includes fixed and mobile telecommunications services, broadcasting, and the management of
spectrum and numbering resources.
URCA is charged with promoting the main objectives of the Electronic Communications Policy set
out in section 4 of the Communications Act 2009 (Comms Act). These objectives include, among
other things, furthering the interests of consumers by promoting competition and, in particular,
the optimal use of state assets, including radio spectrum.
URCA has undertaken a comprehensive revision of the National Spectrum Plan (NSP) in full
compliance with Part V of the Comms Act. The updated plan, designated as the National
Spectrum Plan 2025–2028 (hereinafter referred to as “NSP” or “Spectrum Plan”), reflects URCA’s
continued commitment to the efficient and structured management of The Bahamas’ radio
frequency spectrum resources.
The proposed revisions are rooted in the legislative and regulatory framework established under
the Comms Act and aligned with the objectives of the Electronic Communications Sector Policy
2024–2027 (ECS Policy 2024-2027). These proposed revisions are intended to optimise spectrum
usage, accommodate the evolving needs of the ECS, and support the Government’s digital
transformation goals. The revised NSP acts as a strategic roadmap, harmonising domestic
regulatory practices with international standards while fostering innovation and development.
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