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RA Investigating: Complaints Of BTC Billing Error
The Regulatory Authority said they have been made aware “of a billing error made by BTC which resulted in thousands of business customers receiving overage charges” and are “currently investigating the matter,” while BTC confirmed “there was an issue with a third party system,” adding that they ”worked proactively... Read more of this article
RA Awards Spectrum To Enable 4G Networks
[Updated] The Regulatory Authority announced that it has “awarded radio spectrum to enable a rapid and comprehensive roll out of 4G superfast mobile broadband network and services across the island.” “The contest for the award of spectrum is a first of its kind in Bermuda,” the RA said. “After an intensive assessment of... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority’s Workplan Consultation
The Regulatory Authority has released its new public consultation for its 2017 – 2018 Workplan. “This workplan sets out the activities that the Authority intends to carry out by the during the upcoming year, with members of the public encouraged to send in comments on its planned objectives and initiatives,” the RA said. “The consultation... Read more of this article
RA: BTC Have Withdrawn ‘Fair Usage’ Policy
The Regulatory Authority said they investigated BTC’s Fair Usage Policy relating to its internet services, and informed BTC that it “was in breach of various license conditions, regulations and determinations,” and BTC have withdrawn the policy. The statement said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] has reviewed and investigated... Read more of this article
RA Report Details Mobile, Internet, TV & More
According to the Regulatory Authority’s annual report, the mobile sector experienced a slight increase in outgoing calls and a significant decrease in text messages while Pay TV subscriptions and the fixed telephone sector have declined. “The decline in both Calls and SMSs from Q3 to Q4 is in line with the increased usage of other forms... Read more of this article
RA Issue Approval: ATN Acquisition Of KeyTech
The Regulatory Authority has today issued its approval of the proposed acquisition of 51% of KeyTech shares by Atlantic Tele Networks Inc. Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority, Matthew Copeland, commented: “The ATN transaction offers the prospect of significant levels of financial investment into the various businesses and networks owned... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority Approve ATN/KeyTech Deal
According to the minutes of the Regulatory Authority’s meeting held earlier this month, they have approved the ATN and KeyTech deal, and it will now head to the Minister for final approval. The minutes said, “It was resolved that the joint notification filed by ATN and KeyTech seeking the Authority’s approval of a proposed concentration... Read more of this article
RA Invites Comment On KeyTech & CellOne Deal
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is inviting the public to comment on the proposed KeyTech and CellOne deal, with the response deadline set for February 12th. Comments must reach the Authority no later than 4:00pm on 12 February 2016 to be considered. Comments can be sent to the Authority via email to kmasters@rab.bm, by post or by hand to: Kyle... Read more of this article
WOW Granted Licence For Different Spectrum
World on Wireless’[WOW] has relinquished its use of the 700 MHz radio frequency band for transmitting video content over the air and has been granted a licence to use a different spectrum range to service its customers, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said. “This completes the first phase of the Regulatory Authority’s undertaking to optimize... Read more of this article
Market Review Of Telecommunications Industry
The Bermuda Regulatory Authority will be undertaking another Market Review of the Telecommunications industry. “This will be the second market review of the industry undertaken by the Authority. The first was completed shortly after the Authority was launched in 2013 as a neutral and independent body, to help usher Bermuda into a new telecommunications... Read more of this article
Telecommunications Price Comparison Website
The Regulatory Authority, Bermuda’s telecom’s watchdog, has launched pricecheck.bm, an internet price comparison tool designed to assist consumers in identifying and comparing residential telecommunications services offered by Bermuda’s local service providers. Regulatory Authority Interim Chief Executive, Kyle Masters said, “The developers,... Read more of this article
Telecoms Regulator To Review KeyTech Deal
The Regulatory Authority said they will review the proposed deal between KeyTech Limited and Atlantic Tele-Network Inc. in accordance with its powers under the Section 87 of the Regulatory Authority Act as soon as a formal notification is received from the parties. Regulatory Authority Interim Chief Executive Kyle Masters said that he has had contact... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regulatory Authority CEO Resigns
Robert Watson, Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, has resigned for what the RA said were “personal reasons.” Mr Watson held the position for approximately eight months, having taken over the position in January of this year, replacing Philip Micallef. The Chairman of the Regulatory Authority, Carl Musson, said. “Whilst... Read more of this article
Telecoms Regulator To Release Mobile Spectrum
The Regulatory Authority has today published a consultation concerning its intention to release valuable mobile spectrum. Spectrum is naturally occurring, Government owned radio frequency used to transmit data through the air which is managed by the Authority under the Electronic Communications Act 2011. The spectrum the Authority is proposing to release... Read more of this article
RA Reminder: Comments On Digicel & BTC Deal
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda would like to remind the public that its invitation to them to comment on the proposed purchase of the Bermuda Telephone Company by Digicel expires this Friday, February 6. The RA said, “Before making a decision whether to allow the purchase, the RAB wants to ensure that it provides every opportunity to interested... Read more of this article
RA Invites Comments On Digicel/BTC Deal
The Regulatory Authority said they have been notified of Digicel’s intention to purchase 100% ownership of The Bermuda Telephone Company Limited [BTC] from Barrie Holdings, and are inviting “interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed transaction.” Last week Digicel confirmed they have “finalised... Read more of this article
