The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is pleased to announce the

publication of its Consultation Document on the National Spectrum Plan (2025-2028) (“the

Consultation Document”). Section 31(4) of the Communications Act (Comms Act) requires that

the plan is revised every three years. The National Spectrum Plan is formulated in collaboration

with the Government and is intended to further the objectives of the Electronic

Communications Sector Policy. It establishes the methods URCA will employ to facilitate the

use, management and monitoring of radio frequency spectrum in The Bahamas.

The Comms Act establishes URCA’s statutory obligations in relation to spectrum management.

These responsibilities include spectrum planning, allocation, licensing, regulation, enforcement,

and coordination with national and international stakeholders.

The Consultation Document proposes revisions that would align the National Spectrum Pan

(2025-2028) with the national priorities set out in Electronic Communications Sector Policy

2024-2027 and incorporates updates from the 2024 ITU-RR, following WRC-23 (Dubai, 2023).

In particular the Consultation Document proposes four strategic objectives for spectrum

management. These strategic objectives are optimized spectrum utilization, equitable access,

support and innovation and alignment with national development goals.

Respondents are encouraged to review the Consultation Document and submit responses to

URCA by mail to P.O. Box N 4860, Nassau, The Bahamas; or by email, to info@urcabahamas.bs

on or before Monday, 14 July 2025.

About URCA:

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is the regulatory body responsible

for overseeing the electronic communications, broadcasting, and electricity sectors in The

Bahamas. URCA aims to promote competition, fair pricing, and innovation within these

industries for the benefit of all Bahamians.

Media Contact:

Juan McCartney

Corporate and Consumer Relations Manager

Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority

jmccartney@urcabahamas.bs

1 (242) 396-5242

Full PDF can be found here

URCA ESC 052025 – DRAFT NATIONAL SPECTRUM PLAN CONSULTATION DOCUMENT