6991
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
| N$6.0 | WINDHOEK - 10 September 2019 | No. 6991 |
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| CONTENTS Page | CONTENTS Page | CONTENTS Page |
| GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES | GENERAL NOTICES |
| No. 356 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Section 53(7) of the Com- munications Act, 2009 read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................................................................... | 1 |
| No. 357 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... | 2 |
| No. 358 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of withdrawal of tariff submission in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...... | 3 |
| No. 359 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ..................................................................... | 4 |
| No. 360 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 4(7) of the Regu- lations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ......................................................... | 6 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
| No. 356 | COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA | 2019 |
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 53(7) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 READ WITH THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Section 53(1) and (7) of the Communications Act read with regulation 8 of the 'Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that it has approved:
- Bulk SMS, New Flix & Wimax Supreme packages as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, which came into force and effect on 3 July 2019, 24 June 2019 & 21 June 2019 respectively, notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ; and
- Amendment of Speedlink & TN1 tariffs as submitted by Telecom Namibia Limited, which came into force and effect on 21 June 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette.
Please note that the full tariff submission and reasons for approval can be obtained from the Authority.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 357
2019
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(10) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the 'Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Telecom Namibia Limited has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Telecom Namibia Limited may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
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(1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
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(2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
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(3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
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(4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
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(5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED NEW STANDARD/LITE CONTRACT TARIFFS BY TELECOM NAMIBIA LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
| Offer Name | Monthly Voice Minutes | Monthly SMS | Monthly Data | Monthly Subscription (N$ Exc VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat 200 lite | 200 | 150 | 150MB | 149 |
| Chat 300 lite | 300 | 150 | 400MB | 209 |
| Chat 500 lite | 500 | 250 | 450MB | 249 |
| Smartphone Gold lite | 900 | 250 | unlimited | 999 |
| SmartData lite 1GB | 1GB | 139 | ||
| SmartData lite 3GB | 3GB | 229 | ||
| SmartData lite 5GB | 5GB | 259 | ||
| SmartData lite 10GB | 10GB | 319 | ||
| SmartData lite 20GB | 20GB | 449 | ||
| SmartData lite 50GB | 50GB | 799 | ||
| SmartData lite unlimited | unlimited | 889 | ||
| SmartConnection lite 3GB | 500 | 3GB | 369 | |
| SmartConnection lite 5GB | 600 | 5GB | 469 | |
| SmartConnection lite 10GB | 700 | 10GB | 569 | |
| SmartConnection lite 15GB | 800 | 15GB | 689 | |
| SmartConnection lite Unlimited | 900 | unlimited | 949 | |
| SmartTablet lite 20GB | 20GB | 499 |
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 358
2019
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF TARIFF SUBMISSION IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(11) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) herewith gives notice that MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Ltd has withdrawn its Nawa LTE Connect Packages from the tariff submission referred to in the table below as published in the Government Gazette No. 6798, General Notice No. 690 dated 21 December 2018.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 359
2019
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Section 53(10) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read with regulation 8(1) of the 'Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs', in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd has filed a tariff with the Authority as set out in Schedule 1.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs submitted at the head offices of the Authority during normal business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies are also available at www.cran.na where copies may be downloaded free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette .
Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MTN BUSINESS NAMIBIA (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by MTN Business Solutions Namibia (Pty) Ltd to be withdrawn:
Table 1: Proposed Nawa LTE Connect Packages
| Capacity | 12 Months Contract (N$) | 24 Months Contract (N$) | 36 Months Contract (N$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1MB (Upload 1 Mbps), Unlimited | 266 | 256 | 245 |
| 2 MB(Upload 1 Mbps), Unlimited | 349 | 330 | 311 |
| 4 MB(Upload 2 Mbps), Unlimited | 499 | 471 | 444 |
| 5 MB(Upload 2 Mbps), Unlimited | 549 | 519 | 489 |
| 10 MB(Upload 2 Mbps), Unlimited | 999 | 943 | 890 |
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
- (2) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- (4) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
- (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED NEW VOIP TARIFFS BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009:
| Paratus- 083 (Current rate) | Paratus - 083 (Proposed rate) | |
|---|---|---|
| N$ (Ex.VAT) / Min | N$ (Ex.VAT) / Min | |
| Intra-Company | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Local | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| National | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Mobile | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| RSA(Fixed) | 1.65 | 2.45 |
| RSA(Mobile) | 2.95 | 3.25 |
| Angola (Fixed) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Angola (Mobile) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Botswana, Swaziland (Fixed) | 2.2 | 2.95 |
| Botswana, Swaziland (Mobile) | 2.95 | 3.25 |
| Lesotho, Mozambique (Fixed) | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Lesotho, Mozambique (Mobile) | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Zambia (Fixed) | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Zambia (Mobile) | 3.95 | 4.25 |
| Zimbabwe (Fixed) | 3.75 | 4.5 |
| Zimbabwe (Mobile) | 4.25 | 4.5 |
| Kenya (Fixed) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Kenya (Mobile) | 4.15 | 4.15 |
| Germany (Fixed) | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Germany (Mobile) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| UK (Fixed) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| UK (Mobile) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Netherlands (Fixed) | 3.5 | 4.75 |
| Netherlands (Mobile) | 4.15 | 4.75 |
| Sweden, Switzerland (Fixed) | 3.5 | 4.75 |
| Sweden, Switzerland (Mobile) | 4.15 | 4.75 |
| Australia (Fixed) | 5.75 | 6.25 |
| Australia (Mobile) | 6.0 | 6.25 |
| Spain, France (Fixed) | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Spain, France (Mobile) | 4.0 | 4.25 |
| USA(Fixed &Mobile) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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| China | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Rest of the world | 6.75 | 6.75 |
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 360
2019
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENSES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulation 4(7) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses, published as General Notice No. 104, Government Gazette No. 6888, on 29 April 2019, herewith gives notice that the following application for radio frequency spectrum was submitted:
| Service to be provided using frequencies applied for | FIXED |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output power | 25W |
| Description of geo- graphic coverage area | Rehoboth PowerCom Tower Hardap Region |
| List of radio Fre- quencies or group of frequencies be- ing considered for assignment by the Authority | 449.300 MHz |
| List of radio Fre- quencies or group of frequencies ap- plied for | 440 MHz - 470 MHz |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens | 100% |
| Applicant's place of incorporation; | Namibia |
| Applicant | Gospel Mission Ministry |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
Written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions or the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, and must be clear and concise.
Written submissions must be made either physically or electronically:
- (1) By hand at the head offices of the Authority: Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (2) By post to the head offices of the Authority: Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, Namibia;
- (3) By electronic mail to: legal@cran.na;
- (4) By facsimile to: +264 61 222790; or
- (5) By fax to e-mail to: 088642748.
F. K. MBANDEKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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