TRR publicly consulted on the new prescribed fees for Radio Apparatus Licensing and, using feedback and comments received during the consultation, issued its Decision 02 of 2014, on 7 November 2014; outlining the process it had taken and the reasons for implementing a New Prescribed Fees Schedule for Radio Apparatus Licences.

TRR conducted two public consultations on the proposed new Radio Apparatus Licence Fees. The first consultation paper was released in May 2013, during which TRR put forward a proposed new fee structure to replace the existing set of radio apparatus licence fees.  Comments received on that consultation paper were generally opposed to the proposed new fees.  After considering the responses received during that (first) consultation, TRR decided to take a different approach and then undertake a further public consultation on the matter.

This led to the release of a second consultation paper in August 2014. In this second consultation paper TRR outlined that it had reviewed and assessed the previously proposed set of licence fees after considering public comment and feedback which was received. TRR, taking into consideration current market developments then developed a new set of proposed fees for responders and stakeholders to consider and comment on.  There was no comment on the second public consultation although TRR was aware that licence holders, stakeholders and interested members of the public had either received and read the document or had at least been aware of the paper proposing new radio licence fee increases.

After considering all the comments and feedback received from the service providers and interested persons during the first consultation and noting that no further comments were received on the second consultation paper, TRR decided that it is in the public interest to adopt the proposed set of radio apparatus licence fees released on 20th August 2014.

TRR notes that the lack of comment on that second public consultation document can be seen as an indication of support for, and agreement with, the new fees schedule that was proposed.

Therefore, acting in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulation Act No. 30 of 2009, particularly Sections 7(1), 7(2)(e) and 7(4)(b) and (c), the Regulator made his decision to adopt the new proposed fees for implementation. Decision 02 of 2014, subsequently, makes the new Prescribed Fees for Radio Apparatus Licences official and mandated for implementation as of 1st January 2015.

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Published: 07 November 2014

Purpose

TRR wishes to inform all stakeholders, telecommunication service providers and/or telecommunication licencees in accordance with the Telecommunications Regulation Act 2009 and the UAP Policy provisions, that it has undertaken a levy assessment for the period 2014-2015.

Approach/Methodology

A wide consultation with industry, stakeholders and the Government was undertaken by TRR to determine the required levy for 2014 – 2015, together with consideration of submitted plans from service providers that intend to “play” in accordance with the UAP Policy.

Assessment Findings

The Regulator has identified from the assessment that there are three “players” for the referenced period: Digicel, TVL and Telsat. These findings may change based on annual assessment in future years or as determined annually by TRR.

Assessment Implications

Other licencees deemed by TRR to be “payers” for the 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015 period, have been levied 4% of their net revenue. The levied amount is to be paid into the UAP Fund to assist in implementation of the UAP Policy.

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Published: 04 November 2014

TRR wishes to inform every user of a telecommunications service in Vanuatu that when you have an issue with any services offered to you, or your service provider, there are due processes that you must follow in order to have your complaints considered.

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Consumer awareness to all users of Telecommunications		310 kB

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Published: 30 October 2014

TRR is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and self-driven IT Administrator who will play a key role in leading, managing, coordinating and supporting TRR’s core IT systems and operations and other IT/ICT related responsibilities.

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Vacancy notice - IT administrator		479 kB

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Published: 27 October 2014