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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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l 29th 2009

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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Documents for Public Comment

May 20th 2009
Draft Telecommunications (Equipment Certification) Regulations 2009

The purpose of the draft Telecommunications (Equipment Certification) Regulations 2009 is to provide the necessary legal bases for the establishment of appropriate procedures for the certification of telecommunications equipment for use in Trinidad and Tobago. 
This consultation document has been prepared to seek the views of the public and of relevant stakeholders.

The consultation process for these Regulations would be conducted in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultation in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago. Parties interested in making comments are directed to the Authority’s Public consultation comment submission form.

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

Comments should be submitted to legal@tatt.org.tt. or mailed to:

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
#5, Eighth Avenue Extension, off Twelfth Street
Barataria.

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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”.

The Authority is seeking to finalize the above captioned document for the implementation of Indirect Access in Trinidad and Tobago in the fixed line and mobile markets. The document has been revised in accordance with submissions made by the various stakeholders and interested parties during the first round of public consultation.
The Decision on Recommendations from the first public consultation has been included as Annex 1 to the document.

Parties interested in making comments are directed to the Authority’s Public consultation comment submission form.

Comments on this second round of public consultation should be submitted by 4pm on 15th May, 2009 to policy@tatt.org.tt or mailed to:

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
#5, Eighth Avenue Extension, off Twelfth Street
Barataria.
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Please note that the deadline for submitting comments has been extended to May 29th 2009

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March 27th 2009

The Authority is inviting comments on the following documents:

The Universality Regulations will be undergoing its first round of public consultation, while the Authority has already received comments on the first draft of the Universality Framework.
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the documents to the Authority, on or before 22nd May, 2009, in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Please note that the deadine for submitting comments has been extended to June 5th 2009

Printed copies of the document can be obtained from the following locations:

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
#5 Eighth Avenue Extension, Off Twelfth Street
Barataria

Carnegie Free Library
Harris Promenade
San Fernando

Management Services Unit
Office of the Chief Secretary
Calder Hall Administrative Complex
Calder Hall, Tobago


March 22nd 2009

The Authority is inviting comments on the following documents:

The Authority had received comments on the first draft of these documents from relevant stakeholders in a first round of consultation. These comments, as well as recommendations, were taken into consideration in revising the documents for a second round of consultation.
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the revised documents to the Authority, on or before 24th April, 2009, in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Printed copies of the document can be obtained from the following locations:

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
#5 Eighth Avenue Extension, Off Twelfth Street
Barataria

Carnegie Free Library
Harris Promenade
San Fernando

Management Services Unit
Office of the Chief Secretary
Calder Hall Administrative Complex
Calder Hall, Tobago


December 15th 2008

The Authority has published the third draft of the Consultative Document on a Broadcasting Code for Trinidad and Tobago.. (1.14 mb)

The first draft of this document was published in April 2005 with a revised draft published on 5th August 2008.

The Code has again been revised taking into account the comments received from members of the public and other stakeholders. A “Decisions on Recommendations” (DOR) document containing all comments and recommendations received by the Authority during the second round of consultation and the Authority’s response, is appended to the document.

Members of the public can take part in this consultation process by submitting written comments to the Authority following the procedure set out in the document.

All comments must be submitted by Friday 23rd January 2009. Comments should be sent to the Authority by hand or post to #5, Eighth Avenue Extension, Off Twelfth Street, Barataria, Trinidad, via fax to 1 (868) 674 1055, or via email to legal@tatt.org.tt


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. It 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.

This draft contains the Code, as well as Guidelines which are designed to assist persons in interpretation of the provisions of the Code.

Members of the public can take part in this consultation process by attending public meetings which will be held by the Authority at locations throughout the Trinidad and Tobago between 18th August 2008 and 29th August 2008.

Persons may also submit comments in writing to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago at 76 Boundary Road, San Juan, Trinidad or by email to legal@tatt.org.tt.

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July 22nd 2008

The Authority has published the document entitled “Draft Framework for Implementation of Indirect Access in Trinidad and Tobago” for public comment.

Indirect access will allow the consumer to be able to choose the public international telecommunications service provider he or she wishes to use in order to make an international call.

Stakeholders are invited to comment on this document, which introduces the Authority’s proposed implementation strategy for Indirect Access in Trinidad and Tobago.

The period of this first public consultation is from July 23rd to September 25th, 2008. Comments will be accepted on or before 4pm on 25th September, 2008.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this document to the Authority in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Comments should be submitted on or before 25th September 2008 to policy@tatt.org.tt or mailed to:
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
BEN Court,
76 Boundary Road,
San Juan,
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

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27th June 2008

Consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is inviting comments on the following documents:

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these revised documents to the Authority in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Comments should be submitted on or before19th September 2008 to policy@tatt.org.tt or mailed to:
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
BEN Court,
76 Boundary Road,
San Juan,
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Please use the following form to submit comments to these draft document:
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12th June 2008

Consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) is inviting comments on a Proposed Framework for Local Loop Unbundling in Trinidad and Tobago

Comments should be submitted on or before 31st October, 2008 to policy@tatt.org.tt or mailed to:
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
BEN Court,
76 Boundary Road,
San Juan,
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Submission of Comments:
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12th June 2008

Draft Universality Implementation Plan for Telecommunication Services in Trinidad and Tobago.

Consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (the Authority) is inviting comments on a Draft Universality Implementation Plan for Telecommunication Services in Trinidad and Tobago

Comments on this draft Plan should be submitted to the Authority on or before Thursday 31st July, 2008 on the prescribed comment submission form.

Submission of Comments:
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18th April 2008

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

The Authority has prepared, and made available for public comment, a document titled Refarming Plan for Broadband Wireless Access Services in the 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz Bands.

The Plan was produced as a result of an investigation into the availability of spectrum for new spectrum users in the 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands for the provision of BWA services. In addition, the plan assesses the current uses of these bands by existing spectrum users with the intention of aligning the current uses to the goal and objectives of the Spectrum Plan.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this document to the Authority, on or before Friday 9th May 2008, in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Submission of Comments:
Please use the following form to submit comments to this draft document:
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Completed forms can be submitted to the Authority via email to policy@tatt.org.tt 

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13th February 2008

Central Office Code Exhaust Analysis Methodology

The Authority has prepared and made available for a second round of consultation the document entitled “Proposed Central Office Code Exhaust Analysis Methodology”.

The Authority is seeking to finalize the above captioned document for the determination of the exhaust of Central Office codes used for the provision of fixed line and mobile services. The document has been revised in accordance with submissions made by the various stakeholders and interested parties during the first round of public consultation.
The Decision on Recommendations from the first consultation has been included as an Annex to the document.

 The deadline for submission of comments for this second round of consultation is 27th February 2008.


Submission of Comments:
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You may attach the completed form for email submissions to the following:technical@tatt.org.tt


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October 31st 2007

The Authority has published the document Central office Codes Exhaust Analysis Methodology for public comment.
This document provides guidelines and procedures for the determination of the utilization of numbering resources and, in particular, the exhaust projection for the number allocations to the service categories defined in the National Numbering Plan developed for Trinidad & Tobago

 


Date: August 09th 2007

Modification to Proposed Costing Methodology for the Telecommunications Sector

Date:   24th July 2007

Proposed Costing Methodology for the Telecommunications Sector

Consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has prepared, and made available for a second round of consultation the following document:

Proposed Costing Methodology for the Telecommunications Sector

The Authority had received comments on this document from relevant stakeholder groups in the first consultation phase in December 2006. These comments, as well as recommendations, were taken into consideration in revising the document for a second consultation round.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the revised document to the Authority, on, or before Friday, August 24th, 2007 on the prescribed comment submission form.
                                                                                        
Submission of Comments:
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You may attach the completed form for email submissions to the following: policy@tatt.org.tt

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Date:   20th June 2007

Migration Plan: 1800 MHz Band to 1900 MHz Band Allocated to Cellular Mobile Services for the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)

The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago invites comments to the captioned consultative document. This consultative document seeks to establish the process by which TSTT shall migrate its public domestic mobile telecommunications network from the 1800 MHz band to the 1900 MHz band allocated for cellular mobile services.

The objectives of this migration plan are to:

  1. Align TSTT with the radio spectrum allocated for cellular mobile services in accordance with the Spectrum Plan for the Accommodation of Public Mobile Telecommunications Services;
  2. Establish the process that will enable TSTT to migrate from operating a network in the 1800 MHz band to operating a network in the 1900 MHz band, without undue impairment to its subscribers; and
  3. Establish the appropriate licence terms and conditions to support a fair and transparent process.

The consultation process shall be for a period of eight (8) weeks and comprise two (2) rounds of consultation, each of which shall be for a duration of two (2) weeks.

                The deadline for submission of comments for this first round of consultation is Wednesday 4th July 2007.

Submission of Comments:
Please use the following form to submit comments to this draft document:
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You may attach the completed form for email submissions to the following:technical@tatt.org.tt

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December 4th 2006

Consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2001, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is inviting comments on the following documents:

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these documents to the Authority, on or before Monday January 29th 2007, in accordance with the Authority’s
Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.


Submission of Comments:
Please use the following form to submit comments to these draft documents:
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You may attach the completed form for email submissions to the following:policy@tatt.org.tt


October 9th 2006

Proposed Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits for Radiofrequency Radiation in Trinidad and Tobago

Comments are invited from the public on the Authority's “Proposed Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits for Radiofrequency Radiation in Trinidad and Tobago".

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this document to the Authority, on or before Monday November 6th 2006, in accordance with the Authority’s Procedures for Consultations in the Telecommunications Sector of Trinidad and Tobago.

Submission of Comments:
Please use the following form to submit comments to this draft document:
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You may attach the completed form for email submissions to the following:policy@tatt.org.tt

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