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5G Public Consultation Deadline Ends Tonight
The Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology [BAST] group is encouraging the community to submit their feedback about 5G to the Regulatory Authority [RA] by the deadline, which is at 11.59pm today [Dec 7]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology is encouraging the community to submit their feedback to the Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With RA About 5G
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda‘s Chief Executive Denton Williams will be joining Bernews at approximately 11.00am this morning [Nov 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety. The RA previously announced that “due to concerns from the public,... Read more of this article
RA Extends 5G Safety Consultation Deadline
The Regulatory Authority [RA] today announced that “due to concerns from the public, it will extend the deadline of its public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety by two weeks, to December 7, 2020.” “To provide feedback on the public consultation, please visit the RA’s website at www.ra.bm, select Public Consultation,... Read more of this article
RA Issues Bulk Generation Procurement Rules
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has today issued an “Order detailing the Bulk Generation Procurement Rules to be followed for the procurement of all bulk generation projects in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The procurement rules are intended to be efficient, transparent, simple to use and lead to the implementation of bulk... Read more of this article
RA Conducting Public Consultation On 5G
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced that it “will conduct a public consultation from October 23 to November 23, 2020 on Radio Frequency, 5th Generation technology [5G] Safety, to determine whether 5G is suitable for deployment in Bermuda.” “After reading the Public Consultation document located on the RA’s website at www.ra.bm,... Read more of this article
RA Proposed 2021/22 Work Plan Consultation
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today released its draft public consultation document for public comment for its 2021-22 Work Plan. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA intends to conduct during the upcoming fiscal year, 2021-22. The consultation document can be found under ‘Open Consultations’ on the RA’s website www.ra.bm... Read more of this article
RA Launches Initiatives To Protect Consumers
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has announced the implementation of Principles of Consumer Protection and Market Review, with both initiatives aimed at “increasing protection for consumers.” A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority today announced the implementation of two new sets of standards to increase protection for... Read more of this article
RA: Public Consultation On Preliminary Report
The Regulatory Authority is inviting the public to comment on its Preliminary Report, Decision & Order for the proposed Grant of Spectrum Licences, Permits and Exempted Frequencies for ICOL holders. A spokesperson said, “The public can provide their feedback by submitting comments to the Preliminary Report by selecting the Public Consultation... Read more of this article
RA: Temporary Moratorium On 5G Deployment
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said they will “mandate a temporary moratorium on the deployment of 5G” pending the completion of a study and the issuance of a final determination. A spokesperson said, “In acknowledgement of the various concerns raised about the deployment of 5G mobile technology [5G], the RA will mandate a temporary... Read more of this article
RA Issues New Communications Licences
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has “approved the issuance of Communication Operating Licences [“COLs”] to three new recipients to deliver various types of communication services in the local marketplace.” The new licensees are as follow: New Licencee: Type of COL granted: Purpose of licence: Cable & Wireless Network... Read more of this article
RA Issues Final Report On Electricity Sector
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] published their Final Report on the Electricity Sector. A spokesperson said, “After a comprehensive review, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [the “RA”] has today published its Final Report on the Electricity Sector. The recommendations in the Final Report are intended to enhance the legal, regulatory,... Read more of this article
RA Seek Feedback: Communications Licences
The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public to provide feedback on the newly published Preliminary Report regarding the issuance of new communications licences. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today published its Preliminary Report on the criteria, conditions, requirements and procedures necessary for qualified... Read more of this article
RA Approves Operating Licence For Solar Farm
The Regulatory Authority has approved the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’... Read more of this article
Public Consultation: SubCOL/ICOL Applications
The Regulatory Authority [RA] is inviting the public to review new SubCOL and ICOL applications and submit written comments during its public consultation. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority has received multiple qualified applications for new Integrated Communications Operating Licences [ICOLs] and a single application for a new type... Read more of this article
RA’s Preliminary Report On Electricity Sector
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has published its preliminary report on the electricity sector after “conducting a comprehensive review to identify ways to improve the efficiency of the regulatory framework that governs the sector.” A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority has published its preliminary report on the electricity... Read more of this article
RA: No Decision Made About 5G In Bermuda
Noting there were some “social media postings this past weekend inciting the vandalism of cell towers,” the Regulatory Authority [RA] is “restating and reaffirming that no decision has been made” regarding 5G technology in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] is today restating and reaffirming that... Read more of this article
