December 23rd 2009
The Authority is inviting proposals for the design and administration of an organization wide employee opinion survey. The closing date for the submission of proposals is Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 2:00p.m. more
December 2nd 2009
The Authority has taken action against three(3) entities for offences under the Telecommunications Act 2001. more
November 27th 2009
Request for Proposals
For the
Design and Implementation of a Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The Authority is inviting proposals from suitably qualified organizations for the design and implementation of a Customer Satisfaction Survey.. more
November 13th 2009
The Authority will be hosting an ICT Open Forum on Wednesday 18th November 2009 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The topic will be“Challenges faced in implementing and improving access to ICT’s in Trinidad and Tobago in an era of economic uncertainty.” more
September 23rd 2009
All of the Application Forms for Radiocommunication Licences have been modified. Please note that effective December 14th 2009, applications will not be accepted on any older versions of these forms.
August 3rd 2009
The Authority hereby advises the public that until further notice, no applications for concessions on a 'first-come-first-served' basis will be accepted. more
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. more
January 20th 2009 FINAL WARNING AGAINST USING SPECTRUM WITHOUT A LICENCE more
Calendar of Events
Broadcast Code Seminar
A seminar entitled Balance on the airwaves: free speech and responsibility: took place on April 2-3, 2008 at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre.
Statement to the media by Mr. Cris Seecheran, Executive Director (ag), at a news conference to provide an update of the Authority's activities. more
Pursuant to Section 21(3) of the Telecommunications Act, 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that it received on 25 January 2007 and is now reviewing, an application from Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a Type 5 Concession for the provision of Free-to-Air Television Broadcasting Services. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has issued a News Release in order to correct any misconceptions which may have been created as a result of inaccurate reports about the role of the Authority regarding the programme “Breaking Barriers”. more
The Authority has issued a Request for Proposals from individuals or companies interested in providing public Broadband Wireless Access services in the lower 700 mhz, 12 ghz and 28 ghz bands. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago advises that any person who operates a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT or earth station for satellite transmission) without a licence in transmitting any event ,including but not limited to, events such as concerts, sporting events and carnival shows (including street parades), is acting in contravention of Section 36(1) of the Telecommunications Act. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has initiated a process towards making radio frequency spectrum available to individuals/companies wishing to provide public Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services such as high speed Internet access and wireless cable television, or private BWA services such as wireless Local Area Network (LAN) radiocommunication equipment more
Seizure of Radio transmitting equipment of Sidewalk Radio:
At 10:50 am on Monday December 11th 2006, Inspectors of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago seized transmission equipment from Sidewalk Radio more
Pursuant to Section 36(4) of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that the on the 23rd February, 2006 the following station licences for a Broadcasting Station were granted: more
The following telecommunications regulations are now in effect:
Easier access to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago's Consumer Complaint Mechanism is now available to consumers who remain dissatisfied after lodging complaints with providers more
March 06th 2007
Request for Proposals for Management Services to conduct an Auction Process on behalf of the Authority for specified blocks of Spectrum allocated for Public Broadband Wireless Access Services. more
NOTICE TO ALL INTERNET CAFÉ OWNERS / OPERATORS.
The Authority is inviting operators/owners of all Internet cafés within Trinidad and Tobago to register relevant contact information with the Authority. more
September 29th 2006
The Authority held a Licensing Seminar to provide information to stakeholders on all areas of authorization. more
22/08/06 DIGICEL AND TSTT ASKED TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS On 16 August 2006 the arbitration panel appointed by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago to hear the interconnection dispute between Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Limited and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) Limited delivered its written decision, providing detailed reasons for the decision.
The full text of the arbitration panel’s decision is available for viewing on the website of the Authority (www.tatt.org.tt).
In the interest of all stakeholders, the Authority has by letter dated Monday August 21st 2006, urged Digicel and TSTT, to resume negotiations in order to conclude an interconnection agreement in the shortest time possible.
05/04/06 Notification of appointment of telecommunications inspectors Download the document ( 210kb ) in Adobe PDF Format
05/04/06 Resolution of Dispute between Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited (Digicel) Claimant, and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) Respondent: Decision No. 1 Effective 31 March 2006
03/04/06 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a seminar titled “RFID Technology…Opportunities and Challenges” on Thursday March 23rd 2006.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify objects and people.
At the seminar officials of the Authority introduced the concept of this ubiquitous technology to various stakeholder groups and conveyed information on its different applications as well as opportunities and challenges associated with its use.
Mr. Khalid Hassanali, the Authority’s Chairman, delivered the opening address.
31/01/06
FEATURE ADDRESS BY MR KHALID HASSANALI, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND PRESIDENT, EVOLVING TECKNOLOGIES AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED (eTecK), Crowne Plaza Hotel, 29th January, 2006. more
DIGICEL, LAQTEL AND TSTT SIGN CONCESSIONS Representatives of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Laqtel Limited and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), today, (Friday December 30th) signed concessions and associated licences. The concessions will authorize these companies to provide public mobile telecommunications services and public international telecommunications network and services in Trinidad and Tobago for a period of ten years in accordance with Parts III and IV of the Telecommunications Act 2001. more
TATT writes to TSTT about the failure of the GSM network
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has written the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) regarding failures in the public GSM mobile telecommunications network during the week commencing July 10 th, 2005. more
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONSFOR ‘WIRED’ CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS AND/OR SERVICES the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that it has received and is now reviewing, applications for concessions for the provision of Wired Cable Television Networks and /or Services. Comments or objections are invited. more
Request for Proposals for Public International Telecommunications Services and/or Facilities
A Request for Proposals package will be available at the offices of TATT from Tuesday 16th November 2004 onwards during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays more
public notice
All International Calling Centre Operators and Internet Services’ Providers Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 2001, as amended by the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2004, the attention of the public is drawn to Section 21 of the Act which states: more
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR‘FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS’ NETWORKS As part of its continuing effort to open the broadcast and telecommunications sectors to competition in Trinidad and Tobago, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby requests Expressions of Interest from interested parties for the provision of ‘FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS’ networks which can provide the following services more
public notice Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 2001, as amended by the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2004, the attention of the public is drawn to Sections 22 and 37 of the Act which state more
Upcoming Events
Information for this page is currently under development
Archives
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified professional on contract (six (6) months in the first instance) for its Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department. more
Feature address by Mr. Cris Seecheran, Executive Director,ag., at the annual general meeting and breakfast of the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association, Kapok hotel, Wednesday June 14th 2006 more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is inviting applications for the provision of International Networks and/or Services on a First-Come First-Served basis more
Notification of appointment of telecommunications inspectors more
A seminar entitled Balance on the airwaves: free speech and responsibility: took place on April 2-3, 2008 at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre.
Programme
Archives
July 18th 2007
Statement to the media by Mr. Cris Seecheran, Executive Director (ag), at a news conference to provide an update of the Authority's activities. more
Pursuant to Section 21(3) of the Telecommunications Act, 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that it received on 25 January 2007 and is now reviewing, an application from Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a Type 5 Concession for the provision of Free-to-Air Television Broadcasting Services. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has issued a News Release in order to correct any misconceptions which may have been created as a result of inaccurate reports about the role of the Authority regarding the programme “Breaking Barriers”. more
The Authority has issued a Request for Proposals from individuals or companies interested in providing public Broadband Wireless Access services in the lower 700 mhz, 12 ghz and 28 ghz bands. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago advises that any person who operates a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT or earth station for satellite transmission) without a licence in transmitting any event ,including but not limited to, events such as concerts, sporting events and carnival shows (including street parades), is acting in contravention of Section 36(1) of the Telecommunications Act. more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has initiated a process towards making radio frequency spectrum available to individuals/companies wishing to provide public Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services such as high speed Internet access and wireless cable television, or private BWA services such as wireless Local Area Network (LAN) radiocommunication equipment more
Seizure of Radio transmitting equipment of Sidewalk Radio:
At 10:50 am on Monday December 11th 2006, Inspectors of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago seized transmission equipment from Sidewalk Radio more
Pursuant to Section 36(4) of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that the on the 23rd February, 2006 the following station licences for a Broadcasting Station were granted: more
The following telecommunications regulations are now in effect:
Easier access to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago's Consumer Complaint Mechanism is now available to consumers who remain dissatisfied after lodging complaints with providers more
March 06th 2007
Request for Proposals for Management Services to conduct an Auction Process on behalf of the Authority for specified blocks of Spectrum allocated for Public Broadband Wireless Access Services. more
NOTICE TO ALL INTERNET CAFÉ OWNERS / OPERATORS.
The Authority is inviting operators/owners of all Internet cafés within Trinidad and Tobago to register relevant contact information with the Authority. more
September 29th 2006
The Authority held a Licensing Seminar to provide information to stakeholders on all areas of authorization. more
22/08/06 DIGICEL AND TSTT ASKED TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS On 16 August 2006 the arbitration panel appointed by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago to hear the interconnection dispute between Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Limited and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) Limited delivered its written decision, providing detailed reasons for the decision.
The full text of the arbitration panel’s decision is available for viewing on the website of the Authority (www.tatt.org.tt).
In the interest of all stakeholders, the Authority has by letter dated Monday August 21st 2006, urged Digicel and TSTT, to resume negotiations in order to conclude an interconnection agreement in the shortest time possible.
05/04/06 Notification of appointment of telecommunications inspectors Download the document ( 210kb ) in Adobe PDF Format
05/04/06 Resolution of Dispute between Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited (Digicel) Claimant, and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) Respondent: Decision No. 1 Effective 31 March 2006
03/04/06 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a seminar titled “RFID Technology…Opportunities and Challenges” on Thursday March 23rd 2006.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify objects and people.
At the seminar officials of the Authority introduced the concept of this ubiquitous technology to various stakeholder groups and conveyed information on its different applications as well as opportunities and challenges associated with its use.
Mr. Khalid Hassanali, the Authority’s Chairman, delivered the opening address.
31/01/06
FEATURE ADDRESS BY MR KHALID HASSANALI, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND PRESIDENT, EVOLVING TECKNOLOGIES AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED (eTecK), Crowne Plaza Hotel, 29th January, 2006. more
DIGICEL, LAQTEL AND TSTT SIGN CONCESSIONS Representatives of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Laqtel Limited and Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), today, (Friday December 30th) signed concessions and associated licences. The concessions will authorize these companies to provide public mobile telecommunications services and public international telecommunications network and services in Trinidad and Tobago for a period of ten years in accordance with Parts III and IV of the Telecommunications Act 2001. more
TATT writes to TSTT about the failure of the GSM network
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has written the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) regarding failures in the public GSM mobile telecommunications network during the week commencing July 10 th, 2005. more
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONSFOR ‘WIRED’ CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS AND/OR SERVICES the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby notifies that it has received and is now reviewing, applications for concessions for the provision of Wired Cable Television Networks and /or Services. Comments or objections are invited. more
Request for Proposals for Public International Telecommunications Services and/or Facilities
A Request for Proposals package will be available at the offices of TATT from Tuesday 16th November 2004 onwards during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays more
public notice
All International Calling Centre Operators and Internet Services’ Providers Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 2001, as amended by the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2004, the attention of the public is drawn to Section 21 of the Act which states: more
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR‘FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS’ NETWORKS As part of its continuing effort to open the broadcast and telecommunications sectors to competition in Trinidad and Tobago, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago hereby requests Expressions of Interest from interested parties for the provision of ‘FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS’ networks which can provide the following services more
public notice Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 2001, as amended by the Telecommunications Amendment Act 2004, the attention of the public is drawn to Sections 22 and 37 of the Act which state more
Upcoming Events
Information for this page is currently under development
Archives
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified professional on contract (six (6) months in the first instance) for its Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department. more
Feature address by Mr. Cris Seecheran, Executive Director,ag., at the annual general meeting and breakfast of the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association, Kapok hotel, Wednesday June 14th 2006 more
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is inviting applications for the provision of International Networks and/or Services on a First-Come First-Served basis more
Notification of appointment of telecommunications inspectors more
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FAILURE OF TSTT’S PUBLIC GSM MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
July 18, 2005
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has written the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) regarding failures in the public GSM mobile telecommunications network during the week commencing July 10 th, 2005. The letter, addressed to Mr. Carlos Espinal, TSTT’s Chief Executive Officer, reads:
Dear Mr. Espinal,
Failure of TSTT’s Public GSM Mobile Telecommunications Network during the week commencing 10 July, 2005
We refer to the TSTT public GSM mobile telecommunications network. The Authority is concerned to note that the network was subject to persistent failures during the week commencing on 10 July, 2005, resulting in unsatisfactory mobile telecommunications services during that period.
These failures constitute the second occasion in less than two months that the TSTT network has failed for an extended period of time. In this regard the Authority refers to its letter of 2 June, 2005, which related to the failure of the network between 31 May and 1 June, 2005. In response to that letter TSTT assured the Authority by letter dated 8 June, 2005 that it was “… very concerned that there is no repetition of the service interruption and so we have postponed another switch upgrade to ensure that all network improvements and ‘quality assurance’ of the process is certified by C&W in order to achieve the badly needed upgrade to meet capacity requirements, without major service degradation to our customers.” It is the view of the Authority that a major service interruption within such a short timeframe following such a commitment is unacceptable.
To date, TSTT has failed in respect of either the service interruption of 1 June, 2005 or the interruptions the subject of this letter, to:
provide a satisfactory explanation to the public or the Authority;
provide a clear commitment and institute measures to avoid the recurrence of such interruptions; or,
provide adequate compensation to affected users.
Pursuant to Section 18(1)(m) of the Telecommunications Act, 2001 the Authority now requests that TSTT submit within 7 working days of the date hereof a complete report containing, as a minimum, the following:
A detailed explanation for the network failures during the week of the 10 to 17 July, 2005.
Details of the measures which TSTT has taken or proposes to take in order to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Proposals by TSTT to provide adequate compensation to its customers for the network failures of 31 May to 1 June, 2005, and during the week of 10 to 17 July, 2005, and an outline of TSTT’s policies for compensation for any future service interruptions.
Clear procedures for prior notification of the public of all planned service interruptions, and timely notification of any unplanned service interruptions.
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