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July 1st 2009

The Authority is inviting proposals for the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an Integrated Security, Camera and Access Control System. The closing date for the submission of proposals is Friday 31st July 2009 at 4:00 p.m
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May 15th 2009
The Authority joined members of the ITU in celebrating World Telecommnication and Information Society Day on May 17th 2009
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April 14th 2009
Notice of Determination of Markets

The Authority has made a determination of the relevant markets for domestic fixed voice telecommunications services, for the purposes of Section 29 of the Telecommunications Act 2001.
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January 20th 2009
FINAL WARNING AGAINST USING SPECTRUM WITHOUT A LICENCE
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Latest Documents

July 3rd 2009

The Authority is inviting comments on the following documents:


May 20th 2009

The Authority has prepared draft Telecommunications (Equipment Certification) Regulations 2009 for a first round of consultation with the public and relevant stakeholders.

The deadline for the submission of comments and recommendations on this consultative document is June 26, 2009.

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April 14th 2009

The Authority has published its Determination of Market Definitions in the Retail Domestic Fixed Voice Sector of Trinidad and Tobago

 


April 2nd 2009

Draft Framework for the Implementation of Indirect Access in Trinidad and Tobago

The Authority has prepared and made available for a second round of public consultation the document entitled Draft Framework for the Implementation of Indirect Access in Trinidad and Tobago”.
Comments on this second round of public consultation should be submitted by 4pm on 15th May, 2009
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Please note that the deadline has been extended to May 29th 2009


March 27th 2009

The Authority is inviting comments on the following documents:

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the revised documents to the Authority, on or before 22nd May, 2009
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Please note that the deadline has been extended toJune 5th 2009


March 22nd 2009

The Authority is inviting comments on the following documents:

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the revised documents to the Authority, on or before 24th April, 2009
Please note that the deadline has been extended to May 1st 2009

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March 20th 2009

Price Regulation Framework and Draft Telecommunications (Pricing) Regulations

On March 5th 2009, the Authority submitted Draft Telecommunications (Pricing) Regulations to the Minister of Public Administration in accordance 78 of the Telecommunications Act (‘the Act’), which requires that the Regulations be made by the Minister subject to negative resolution of Parliament. The Telecommunications (Pricing) Regulations will provide the legal provisions to implement the Price Regulation Framework, which outlines the principles to be adopted by the Authority in fulfilling its obligations pursuant to Section 29 of the Act, for the Authority to:

  1. define relevant telecommunications services markets,
  2. assess whether there is dominance, exclusivity of supply or the presence of anti-competitive pricing within those markets, and
  3. impose price regulation only so justified.

Section 29 (2) of the Act states that the Authority may “…establish price regulation regimes, which may include setting, reviewing and approving prices, in any case where-

  1. (a)     there is only one concessionaire operating a public telecommunications network or providing a public telecommunications service, or where one concessionaire has a dominant position in the relevant market;
  2. (b)     a concessionaire operating a public telecommunications network or providing a public telecommunications service cross-subsidises another telecommunications service provided by such concessionaire; or
  3. (c)     the Authority detects anti-competitive pricing or acts of unfair competition.”

The presumption, as indicated in Section 29(1) of the Act, is that in the absence of dominance (jointly or otherwise) or proven anti-competitive behavior, prices will be determined by providers in accordance with the principles of supply and demand in the market.

The Price Regulation Framework and Draft Telecommunications (Pricing) Regulations have been finalised after taking into consideration all comments and recommendations received from stakeholders, through two (2) rounds of consultation, which commenced in December 2006 and June 2008 respectively, and are available here for download.

The public will be advised when the Regulations come into force.


March 19th 2009

Broadcasting Code
Pursuant to its obligations contained in section 79 of the Telecommunications Act, The Authority has submitted to the Minister of Public Administration, the final draft of the Broadcasting Code for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Minister has been requested to take steps to have the Code laid in Parliament for affirmative resolution as required by section 79 of the Act.

The Code seeks to enable the regulation of the practices of concessionaires authorised to provide broadcasting services, consistently with the rights and freedoms contained in sections 4 and 5 of the Constitution.

The final draft of the Code takes into account comments received by the Authority on three previous drafts, through three rounds of consultation, which commenced in April 2005, August 2008 and December 2008.
The package of documents is available for download here.

The Authority will advise the public prior to the implementation of the Code.


November 14th 2008

The Authority has published an updated listing of Radio Frequency Radiation measurements from cell towers.

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November 4th 2008

The Authority has published a List of telecommunications equipment which have been certified and approved for use in Trinidad and Tobago

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October 21st 2008

The Authority has published the following documents:

1. Spectrum Plan for the Accommodation of Broadband Wireless Access Services (Revision 2.0)

2. Spectrum Plan for the Accommodation of Public Mobile Telecommunications Services

3. Refarming Plan for Broadband Wireless Access Services in the 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz Bands

4. Central Office Code Analysis Methodology

5. Trinidad and Tobago Frequency Allocation Table (88 MHz to 5850 MHz)

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October 17th 2008

The Authority has published the document Procedures for Equipment Certification for the Telecommunications and Broadcastng Sectors which details the method for applying for certification of terminal equipment and other equipment used in a public telecommunications network or radio-communications service.
Further relevant information on this topic can be found in the document “ Equipment Standardisation and Certification Framework for the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sector of Trinidad and Tobago” dated 20th February, 2008.


September 23rd 2008

The Authority has published its Annual Market Report of the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors for Jaunary to December 2007, which presents information on the markets within the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors and includes data on subscriptions, gross revenues and tariffs of the relevant markets.

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August 5th 2008

The Authority has produced a Consultative Document on a Broadcasting Code for Trinidad and Tobago.
The main principle of the Code is respect for the right of adults to choose the programming they want, while protecting children from unsuitable material. The Code also seeks to limit harm and unnecessary offence, since these are continual concerns of people who watch television and listen to radio programmes on a regular basis.
The Draft Code will serve as the basis for consultation with all stakeholders, from broadcasters to media professionals to average citizens.

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July 24th 2008

The Authority has published the document entitled “Broadcasting Content Complaints Handling Procedure" which outlines the Authority's procedure for handling user complaints in respect of broadcasting content.

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Consumers can also download Forms for making complaints.

 


June 12th 2008

The Authority is pleased to publish the following documents:


 


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