Following its review of the resale fixed broadband offer (“BRO”) obligation (ECS 09/2018),1 and as indicated in its Annual Plan for 2018,2 the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has conducted a review of Wholesale Fixed Access (“WFA”) services to better understand the current demand for and provisioning of these
The purpose of this Consultation Document is to propose regulations for disaster management in the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) in The Bahamas. In this Consultation Document, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) identifies Critical Electronic Communications Infrastructure (CECI) in the ECS in The Bahamas and proposes regulations to provide
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is the independent regulator and competition authority for the electricity sector in The Bahamas[1]. The primary role of URCA is the regulation of the sector in accordance with the goals, objectives, and principles underpinning the national energy and electricity sector policies.[2] Fundamental to
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) in addition to reviewing and setting tariffs, is required to continuously monitor the operational performance and results of the regulated Licensees. URCA is therefore required to assess, monitor and evaluate the performance of the Public Electricity Suppliers (PES) towards achieving the overall energy
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is the independent regulator and competition authority for the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) and the Electricity Sector (ES) in the Bahamas, with powers under the Communications Act, 2009 (“Comms Act”) and the Electricity Act, 2015 (EA) to inter alia, issue regulatory and other
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today published the second round of responses to the Wholesale Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates for SMP Licensees Consultation. Copies of the responses are available for download below
In this document, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues its Final Determination on forward-looking, cost-oriented rates for wholesale fixed and mobile termination services in The Bahamas. Taking into account the time it will take to derive forward-looking cost-oriented rates, the elapsed time since the current rates were set,
The Communications Act, 2009 (Comms Act), grants the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), the exclusive authority to manage, allocate, and assign radio frequency spectrum in The Bahamas. The evolution of digital technology in the television broadcasting service has availed an opportunity for URCA to advance the objective of the
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is the independent regulator of the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) in The Bahamas with powers under the Communications Act, 2009 (Comms Act) to, inter alia, issue regulatory and other measures for the purpose of carrying into effect the Electronic Communications Policy objectives. URCA
Today, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) published on its website the first-round responses received to its Preliminary Determination on Wholesale Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates for SMP Licensees (ECS 67/2019). On 12 September 2019, URCA launched a two-round consultation process in respect of the captioned regulatory measure. With
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), pursuant to Part V of the Electricity Act, 2015 (EA), is empowered to provide guidelines for the approval of Renewable Energy Self-Generation (RESG) projects. In so doing, URCA must have due regard to the Government’s National Energy Policy (NEP) and Electricity Sector Policy
In this document, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) sets out its preliminary views on how to determine forward-looking, cost-oriented rates for wholesale fixed and mobile termination services in The Bahamas. Taking into account the time it will take to derive forward-looking cost-oriented rates, the elapsed time since the
Last Mile Communications Ltd is herein providing its Initial Response to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (“URCA”) pursuant to the Public Consultation “Framework for Establishment of Internet Exchange Points (“IXPs”) in The Bahamas” (ECS 07/2019) issued 2 May 2019 (the “Consultation Document”).
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (“BTC”) is herein providing its Initial Response to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (“URCA”) pursuant to the Public Consultation “Framework for Establishment of Internet Exchange Points (“IXPs”) in The Bahamas” (ECS 07/2019) issued 2 May 2019 (the “Consultation Document”).
Cable Bahamas Ltd. (CBL) is appreciative of the opportunity to respond to this Public Consultation. Below you will find the response of CBL on URCA’s consultation document on the framework for establishment of internet exchange points (“IXPs”) in The Bahamas (ECS 07/2019).
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is inviting comments on the first-round responses received to its Consultation on the establishment of Internet Exchange Points (“IXPs”) in The Bahamas.
Issue Date – 5 July 2019 Response Date – 5 August 2019 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is the governing body of the new regulatory regime established under the Communications Act, 2009 (“Comms Act”) for electronic communications in The Bahamas. URCA is responsible for licensing persons who provide,
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, (URCA), today published its proposed Alternative Dispute Resolution Guidelines for the Electricity Sector, (ES). The guidelines are issued pursuant to section 41 of the Electricity Act 2015, (EA). The consultation on the propose ADR Guidelines closes on the 19 July 2019. Written responses or
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has published on its website, for comment, a consultation paper on a “Framework for Establishment of Internet Exchange Points (‘IXPs’) in The Bahamas.” IXPs are the technical points, infrastructure or facilities through which companies involved in the Internet connect with one another and
Today, URCA published its 2018 Annual Report. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date. The report can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF document below.
