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"Telecommunications bill replaces decades old legislation"

Far-reaching telecommunications reform proposals went before the House of Assembly as Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Marc Bean introduced two “inextricably linked” bills aimed at replacing decades-old legislation. Between them, the...
Dec 10, 2011
Politics

"House approves telecommunications reforms"

Legislators approved sweeping reforms to the telecommunications industry last night with the passage of the Regulatory Authority Act and Electronic Communications Act, 2011. The proposals create an independent regulatory authority and ends the polic...
Dec 10, 2011
Local Business

"Govt says Digicel long-distance service is not lawful"

Digicel’s long distance service offered through sister company Transact is not lawful and Transact does not have a licence to do business in Bermuda, the Government has declared. The declaration is contained in a package of affidavits filed by the At...
Dec 06, 2011
Local Business

"North Rock launches new 10MB service and rejigs pricing"

North Rock Communications has announced the launch of its new 10 megabit (MB) per second residential Internet service for $129.95 per month. The Internet service provider has also upgraded the speeds of its services for the same price as the initial ...
Nov 29, 2011
Politics

"Bill will establish an Electronic Communications Authority"

Long-awaited legislation to regulate electronic communications was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Regulatory Authority Act 2011 and the Electronic Communications Act 2011 propose an overhaul of the telecommunications sector and the cr...
Nov 28, 2011
Other

"Plans for new $3.5m regulatory body for telecoms drawn up"

Legislation to set up a $3.5 million Regulatory Authority over the telecoms sector will be tabled in Parliament this week. The Regulatory Authority and Electronic Communications Bills were expected to be introduced in last week’s session, but a spoke...
Nov 21, 2011
Local Business

"KeyTech’s Fray raises concern over cost of telecoms regulation"

KeyTech’s CEO-in-waiting Lloyd Fray has raised concerns over the cost burden on carriers to support the new regime brought about by regulatory reform, some of which would be passed on to customers. In an interview with The Royal Gazette, Mr Fray, who...
Nov 07, 2011
Other

"Internet speeds to be boosted at no charge"

By Marina Mello Internet speeds are being boosted in Bermuda and subscribers won’t have to pay extra money for the faster service. Telecoms providers yesterday confirmed they planned to offer customers free upgrades from six megabits per second to 8M...
Nov 04, 2011
Other

"Govt seeks $150K Telecoms director"

Government is seeking a $150,000-a-year new Director of Telecommunications who can “think outside the box”. The job is being advertised as the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy prepares for a regulatory overhaul of the tel...
Nov 01, 2011
Other

"Telecom bill will feature a ‘universal' licence - Roban"

The Government will next month finally unveil a new regulatory regime that will fundamentally change the Island's telecommunications sector. But Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Walter Roban warned yesterday the current policy sta...
Oct 27, 2011
Other

"New telecoms regulations will fundamentally change industry"

Government has finished drawing up a new regulatory regime that will fundamentally change the telecommunications industry in Bermuda. Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Walter Roban announced at a news conference today that the over...
Oct 26, 2011
Other

"Digicel boss: Our long distance service is legal"

Digicel yesterday insisted its new long distance service was lawful and said it planned to continue offering it despite doubts cast by Government and other Telecoms providers. CEO of Digicel Bermuda Wayne Caines also pointed out the new long distance...
Oct 26, 2011
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