URCA Job Opportunity (Closed)
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites qualified persons to apply for the position of ASSISTANT CASE OFFICER, ECONOMICS. Interested persons must submit their
13 July, 2012
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BTC Granted Deadline Extension
The Bahamas Telecommunication Company Ltd (BTC) has requested and been granted by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) a one-week extension of its reporting
6 July, 2012
URCA Compels Investigation into BTC Network Outage
Friday June 22, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) advised the Bahamas Telecommunication Company Ltd (BTC) of the launch of its investigation into
26 June, 2012
Complaints Handling: Statement of Results and Final Determination
On June 6, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) released its Statement of Results and Final Determination on the regulator’s public consultation for
6 June, 2012
RFP: Number Portability Administration (Closed)
On May 30, 2012, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Number Portability Administration Service, thereby commencing
30 May, 2012
URCA Oral Hearing
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will hold its annual Oral Hearing on Tuesday May 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the
7 May, 2012
URCA Notice: May 1st Advanced Polling
In light of the scheduled Advanced Poll of voters on May 1, 2012, broadcast licensees are cautioned that where the Content Regulations prohibit the discussion
30 April, 2012
Content Codes: Addendum of Errors, Omissions and Corrections
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
19 April, 2012
URCA Begins DPR Search (Closed)
URCA announces an executive search to fill the position of Director of Policy and Regulation. Interested persons should apply no later than May 18, 2012.
17 April, 2012
URCA Assesses Stakeholder Readiness to Meet Universal Service Obligations
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
12 April, 2012
Deadline Extension and Clarification: Application 700 MHz Radiofrequency Spectrum
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
5 April, 2012
URCA CEO Search Ends: Smith Receives Appointment
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.
28 March, 2012
URCA Issues Preliminary Determination, Content Regulation
Today March 27, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) releases for public consultation its Preliminary Determination and Draft Order, for the application of
27 March, 2012
URCA Opens New Spectrum Bands
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today opened the 700MHz, 11GHz, 12GHz and 42GHz spectrum bands. In support of these openings, URCA has
23 March, 2012
URCA Publishes Code of Practice
Today URCA published the Final Decision on the Code of Practice for Content Service. Downloads Press Release – Political Broadcasting Press Release – Content Code
2 March, 2012
Public Consultation: URCA’s Cost Efficiency Study of BTC
February 16, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) released for public consultation, a “Cost Efficiency Study of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC)”,
16 February, 2012
URCA Grants Approval to BTC’s Application for Retail Charge for Directory Assistance
February 2, 2012, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) published its final decision of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited’s (BTC) February 21, 2011 application
2 February, 2012
Draft Policy for New Specturm Bands – 700MHz, 11GHz, 12GHz and 42GHz
With the publication of a “Draft Policy for New Spectrum Bands – 700MHz, 11GHz, 12GHz and 42GHz” (document reference number ECS 01/2012), today the Utilities
16 January, 2012
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)
6 January, 2012
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
5 January, 2012