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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
Robert Watson Replaces Philip Micallef At RA
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has a new chief executive with Robert Watson, who was the president and CEO of SaskPower, the principal electrical utility in Saskatchewan, Canada, replacing Philip Micallef, who returned to Malta in September, as of Monday, 5 January. The Chairman of the Regulatory Authority’s Commission, Carl Musson, said: “It... Read more of this article
Musson Replaces Stewart As RA Chairman
Information Technology executive Kent Stewart, who has been Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Regulatory Authority since it came into operation in January, 2013, is near the end of his statutory term [which expires in January 2015] has stepped down as Chairman to allow for a smooth transition during the impending appointment of a new Chief... Read more of this article
RA Invites Comments On Work Plan, Budget
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has released a planning consultation inviting comments on its proposed work plan and budget for the 2015-16 financial year. Regulatory Authority Interim Chief Executive Kyle Masters said, “This Planning Consultation presents an opportunity for the public to consider our proposed plans for the upcoming financial year. “Likewise... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority On Restoration Progress
Bermuda’s Telecommunications carriers are required by law to keep the Bermuda Regulatory Authority abreast of network outages and progress made in restoring service after storms like Fay and Gonzalo, and the RA said that they are doing that. Kyle Masters, Acting CEO, Regulatory Authority, said, “Overall, carriers have made great progress in... Read more of this article
RA To Publish A Price Comparison Website
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] plans to publish a new website where consumers can compare the cost of internet and other electronic services offered by local carriers including bundled packages. The proposed comparison website will be called TeleCheck.bm. The RA is seeking consumer feedback to comment on if the new website would be in the... Read more of this article
Regulatory Authority CEO Micallef Resigns
Regulatory Authority CEO Philip Micallef [pictured left] has resigned, and is to return to Europe earlier than expected, at the end of September, citing personal reasons. Regulatory Authority Chairman Kent Stewart said, “We regret enormously that Philip has made this decision – he has worked tirelessly over the last two years to set us off on the... Read more of this article
RA Decision: Digicel Promotion “Not Predatory”
The final decision released by the Regulatory Authority [RA] following the Logic and Digicel dispute over Digicel’s latest offer said, “Based on the RA’s investigation, the cost analysis, the RA finds that Digicel’s free Internet promotion is not predatory in nature.” On 23 January 2014, Digicel Bermuda announced an Internet service... Read more of this article
