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 isFriday 31st July 2009 at 4:00 p.m more
May 15th 2009
The Authority joined members of the ITU in celebrating World Telecommnication and Information Society Day on May 17th 2009 more 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. more
January 20th 2009 FINAL WARNING AGAINST USING SPECTRUM WITHOUT A LICENCE more
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About Us
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
What is the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago?
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is an independent regulatory body, established by the Telecommunications Act 2001 Amended by 17 of 2004, with responsibility for the liberalization and regulation of the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The Authority became operational on 5 th July 2004.
The Authority is managed by a Board
of Directors appointed by the President and comprises the following members:
Ms Beverly Beckles
Ms Gillian Bishop
Dr. Ronald Ramkissoon
Mr. Hayden Newton
Mr. Terrence Pierre
Mr. Samuel Henry
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What is the role of the Authority?
To establish conditions for an open market for telecommunications services including conditions for fair competition.
To facilitate the orderly development of a national telecommunications system that would serve to strengthen the national, social, cultural and economic well-being of Trinidad and Tobago.
To promote universal access to telecommunications services for all persons in Trinidad and Tobago.
To regulate broadcasting services.
To promote the telecommunications industry by encouraging investment in telecommunications infrastructure and use of telecommunications services.
To promote and protect the interests of the public by promoting access to a variety of affordable and high quality telecommunications services.
What are some specific responsibilities of the Authority?
The Authority is responsible for the following:
Ensuring the orderly and systematic development of the telecommunications sector;
Granting licences and making recommendations to the Minister on the granting of concessions;
Classifying telecommunications networks and services;
Determining universal service obligations throughout Trinidad and Tobago to ensure that all citizens have access to telecommunications services
Establishing national telecommunications and broadcasting industry standards;
Advising the Minister on technical standards and policies governing the telecommunications and broadcasting industries and issues arising at international, regional and national levels;
Ensuring compliance with the ITU Convention;
Implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Act and the policies and regulations made under the Act;
Planning, supervising, regulating and managing the use of the radio frequency spectrum including:
The licence and registration of radio frequencies and call signs to be used by all stations operating in Trinidad and Tobago or on any ship, aircraft, or other vessel or satellite registered in Trinidad and Tobago;
The allocation, assignment and reallocation or reassignment of frequency bands where necessary;
Managing and administering telephone numbers;
Collecting all fees, including concession and licence fees and any other charges levied under the Act;
Investigating and resolving all allegations of harmful interference;
Investigating and acting upon complaints by consumers, providers and operators of telecommunications networks, in respect of operations, rates, billings and services;
Testing and certifying telecommunications and broadcasting equipment to ensure compliance with (i) international standards (ii) environmental health and safety standards, including electromagnetic radiation and emissions.
Establishment of a consumer complaints committee to collect, decide and report on consumer complaints.
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