7098
No. 24
2020
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:
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$6.00
GENERAL NOTICES
| No. 24 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of section 53(7) of the Commu- nications Act, 2009 read with the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agree- ments and Tariffs .................................................................................................................................... | 1 |
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| No. 25 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Prescribing the National Numbering Plan for use in the provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fee and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 | 3 |
| No. 26 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice of intention to amend the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancel- lation of Spectrum Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .................................................................... | 4 |
| No. 27 | Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ....................................................................... | 6 |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 20 January 2020
CONTENTS
No. 7098
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- The new Standard/Lite Contract Packages as submitted by Telecom Namibia , which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Amended Fixed Wireless Packages as submitted by Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd t/a Witel, which came into force and effect on 11 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Amended WANlink tariffs as submitted by Salt Essential Information Technology (Pty) Ltd t/a Salt, which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Beyond Wow tariffs as submitted by MTN Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a MTN, which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Amended VOIP tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Mumwe Business 200 tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Gpon products as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 13 December 2019 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- NewFTTx as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 4 January 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ;
- Amended Mumwe tariffs as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 22 January 2020 , notwithstanding the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette ; and
- Additional to the existing Bulk SMS bundles as submitted by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd t/a Paratus, which came into force and effect on 2 February 2020 , 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. GOAMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 25
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING THE NATIONAL NUMBERING PLAN FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, NUMBERING LICENCE FEE AND PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES: COMMUINCATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of Regulation 22(1) of the Regulations regarding the National Numbering Plan for Namibia for use in the provision of Telecommunications Services in the Republic of Namibia, Numbering Licence Fees and Procedures for Number Licences as published in Government Gazette No. 5983, General Notice No. 97 dated 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice that the following Applicants has submitted applications as per the table below:
Application for Number Licenses: Short Codes
| Applicant | Applicants' place of incorpora- tion | Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies controlled by Namib- ian Citizens | Number Category | Numbers applied for | Numbers to be consid- ered for assignment | Geographic area | Service to be provided us- ing number applied for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibia | 100% | Short Codes | 12300 12400 13900 10000 10011 10033 10044 10066 11000 11444 11711 11888 | 12300 12400 13900 10000 10011 10033 10044 10066 11000 11444 11711 11888 | National | Short Codes |
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.
The Applicants may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from the due date of the written public comments.
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 submission is made, fi 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;
- (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;
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
- (4) By facsimile to the following facsimile number:+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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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 26 2020
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms of regulation 4(3) of the Regulations Regarding Rule-Making Procedures published as General Notice No. 334 of 17 December 2010 publishes this notice of intention to amend the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences , which contains the following:
- The draft of the proposed amendment to the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences, set out in Schedule 1; and
- The concise statement of the purpose for the proposed amendment of the Regulations set out in Schedule 2.
The public may make written submissions to the Authority no later than 30 days from the date of publication of this notice of intention to amend the Code, in the manner set out below for making written submissions.
Reply comments to written submissions may be submitted to the Authority-
- (a) no later than 15 days after the time for the making of written submissions has lapsed; or
- (b) if the opportunity for the submission of reply comments is published in a subsequent Gazette , after the lapse of 14 days from the date of such publication.
All written submissions must-
- (a) 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 submission is made, if different; and
- (b) be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be sent or given in any of the following ways:
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By hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, No 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek.
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By post to the head offices of the Authority; namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek, 9000;
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By electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na; or
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By fax to email to: 0886550852
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia in terms of regulation 4(3) of the Regulations Regarding Rule-Making Procedures published in the Government Gazette No. 4630, General Notice No. 334 of 17 December 2010 amends the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences published in the Government Gazette No. 6888, General Notice No. 104 dated 29 April 2019.
1. Substitution of the Frequency row 5470 - 5725M of Annexure B (Radio Apparatus Exempt from Spectrum License) with the following Frequency row:
| ColumnA Frequency Bands K=KHz M=MHz G=GHz | Column B Type of Device | Column C Maximum Radiated Power or Field Strength Limits &Channel spacing | Column D Relevant Standard | Column E Additional Requirements |
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| 5470 -5725M | Wireless Access Systems / Radio Local Access Net- work (WAS & RLAN): indoor use only. | 1 Weirp. Dynamic Frequen- cy Selection (DFS) &Transmitter Pow- er Control Obliga- tory. | EN 300 893 EN 301 489- 1,17 EN 60950 | ITU-R M.1625 |
- Deletion of the Frequency row 57 - 66G of Annexure B (Radio Apparatus Exempt from Spectrum License)
SCHEDULE 2
PRECISE STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATION FOR, AND AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION OF SPECTRUM LICENCES
The purpose of the amendment of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licences is to conform the list of Radio Apparatus Exempt from Spectrum License to the International Telecommunications (ITU) standards.
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No. 27
2020
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 -
- (1) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- (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 TARIFFS BY TELECOMNAMIBIA LIMITED, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
| Package Attributes | tn1 Maxi Current | tn1 Maxi New | tn1 Maxi Advanced 1 Current | tn1 Maxi Advanced 1 New | tn1 Maxi Advanced 2 Current | tn1 Maxi Advanced 2 New |
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| Mobile data usage | 2,048 | 5,120 | 5,120 | 10,240 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Mobile Minutes | - | - | - | - | 900 | 900 |
| SMS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
| Sim Card | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Data device/s | 4G Dongle | 4G/LTE Pocket Wifi | 4G/LTE Pocket Wifi | 4G/LTE Pocket Wifi | ZTE MF253 | ZTE MF253 |
| Mobile phone/s | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fixed Voice Minutes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fixed Voice device/s | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Fixed Data device | FB 7390 | FB 7430 | FB 7490 | FB 7430 | FB 7490 | FB 7430 |
| FBBSpeed | 6144K | 6144K | 8192K | 8192K | 8192k | 8192k |
| E-mail Address | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Incl Device | 749 | 599 | 1,409 | 919 | 2,179 | 1839 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Excl Device | 522 | 519 | 1,279 | 849 | 1,999 | 1739 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member incl Device | 309 | 339 | 1229 | |||
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member excl Device | 59 | 89 | 909 | |||
| Mobile data usage | 3,686 | 5120 | 2,048 | 5,120 | 5,120 | 10,240 |
| Mobile Minutes | 900 | 900 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| SMS | 250 | 250 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 200 |
| Sim Card | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile Data device/s | - | - | - | - | 4G Dongle | 4G/LTE Pocket Wifi |
| Mobile phone/s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fixed Voice Minutes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fixed Voice device/s | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Fixed Data device | FB 7490 | FB 7430 | FB 7430 | FB 7430 | FB 7390 | FB 7430 |
| FBB Speed | 4096K | 4096K | 4096K | 4096K | 6144K | 6144K |
| E-mail Address | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Incl Device | 1,245 | 1039 | 1,049 | 879 | 1,799 | 1079 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Excl Device | 730 | 599 | 655 | 519 | 1,029 | 659 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member incl Device | 619 | 499 | 459 | 519 | ||
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member excl Device | 219 | 139 | 159 | |||
| Mobile data usage | 6,144 | 15,360 | 10,240 | 15,360 | 10,240 | 15,360 |
| Mobile Minutes | 3,000 | 3,000 | 200 | 200 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| SMS | 600 | 600 | 400 | 400 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Sim Card | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Mobile Data device/s | (3x)'4G Dongle | (3x)'4G/ LTE Pocket Wifi | 4G Dongle | 4G/LTE Pocket Wifi | - | - |
| Mobile phone/s | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Fixed Voice Minutes | - | - | - | - | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Fixed Voice device/s | 3 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Fixed Data device | FB 7490 | FB 7490 | FB 7490 | FB 7430 | FB 7430 | FB 7430 |
| FBB Speed | 6144K | 6144K | 4096K | 4096K | 4096K | 4096K |
| E-mail Address | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price(N$) Incl Device | 3,309 | 2399 | 1,149 | 509 | 2,249 | 1909 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Excl Device | 1189 | 789 | 439 | 1,940 | 969 | |
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member incl Device | 529 | 1759 | 89 | 310 | 1179 | |
| Monthly Price(N$) Additional Member excl Device | 699 | 59 | 309 | |||
| Mobile data usage | 300 | 1,024 | 500 | 2,048 | 3,072 | 3,072 |
| Mobile Minutes | 150 | 200 | 200 | 400 | 500 | 500 |
| SMS | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 600 | 600 |
| Sim Card | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile Data device/s | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mobile phone/s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fixed Voice Minutes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fixed Voice device/s | - | - | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| Fixed Data device | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FBB Speed | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| E-mail Address | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Monthly Price(N$) Incl Device | 139 | 99 | 359 | 279 | 639 | 459 |
| Monthly Price(N$) Excl Device | 90 | 49 | 179 | 109 | 349 | 129 |
SCHEDULE 2 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY TELECOM NAMIBIA LIMITED, COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
| VSATVOICE PACKAGE | VSATVOICE PACKAGE | VSATVOICE PACKAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Standalone Voice | Additional/Optional- Voice/Line |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Excl.) (36 Months Contract) | 549.00 | 117.00 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Incl.) (36 Months Contract) | 631.35 | 134.55 |
| VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (CAPPED PACKAGES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | VSAT Data 1024k (10 Gig) | VSAT Data 2048k (40 Gig) | VSAT Data 4096k (60 Gig) | VSAT Data 6144k (80 Gig) | VSAT Data 8192k (100 Gig) | VSAT Data 10240k (120 Gig) |
| Download (kbps) | 1024k | 2048k | 4096k | 6144k | 8192k | 10240k |
| Uplink (kbps) | 256k | 256k | 256k | 512k | 1024k | 1024k |
| Data Volume Included (Gig) | 10 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Excl.) (36 Months Contract) | 999.00 | 1,769.00 | 3,159.00 | 4,549.00 | 5,929.00 | 7,319.00 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Incl.) (36 Months Contract) | 1,148.85 | 2,034.35 | 3,632.85 | 5,231.35 | 6,818.35 | 8,416.85 |
| VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPCAPPED PACKAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | ATM Backup (2 Gig) | Branch Backup Silver (10 Gig) | Branch Backup Gold (20 Gig) |
| Download (kbps) | 10k | 512k | 1024k |
| Uplink (kbps) | 10k | 512k | 1024k |
| Data Volume Included (Gig) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Excl.) (36 Months Contract) | 429.00 | 1,079.00 | 1,779.00 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Incl.) (36 Months Contract) | 493.35 | 1,240.85 | 2,045.85 |
| VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) | VSAT DATAONLYHOME/BUSINESS (UNCAPPED PACKAGES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | VSAT Data 1024k (Un- capped) | VSAT Data 2048k (Un- capped) | VSAT Data 4096k (Un- capped) | VSAT Data 6144k (Un- capped) | VSAT Data 8192k (Un- capped) | VSAT Data 10240k (Un- capped) |
| Download (kbps) | 1024k | 2048k | 4096k | 6144k | 8192k | 10240k |
| Uplink (kbps) | 256k | 256k | 256k | 512k | 1024k | 1024k |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Excl.) (36 Months Contract) | 1,269.00 | 2,079.00 | 3,709.00 | 5,339.00 | 6,959.00 | 8,589.00 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Incl.) (36 Months Contract) | 1,459.35 | 2,390.85 | 4,265.35 | 6,139.85 | 8,002.85 | 9,877.35 |
| VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPUNCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPUNCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPUNCAPPED PACKAGES | VSAT ENTERPRISEBACKUPUNCAPPED PACKAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | ATM Backup (Uncapped) | Branch Backup Silver (Uncapped) | Branch Backup Gold (Uncapped) |
| Download (kbps) | 10k | 512k | 1024k |
| Uplink (kbps) | 10k | 512k | 1024k |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Excl.) (36 Months Contract) | 509.00 | 1,419.00 | 2,399.00 |
| Monthly Charge N$ (Vat Incl.) (36 Months Contract) | 585.35 | 1,631.85 | 2,758.85 |
| VSATOUTOFBUNDLE DATACHARGE | VSATOUTOFBUNDLE DATACHARGE |
|---|---|
| Price per Gig | N$99.00 |
Note:
- Standalone VSAT voice services will only be offered to current customers.
- Data customers (on capped or uncapped) can add voice as optional @ standard Gazetted tariffs of N$ 117 per line. Installation/Transfer charge - Hourly rate of N$ 580.00
- Upgrade fee: Free
- Downgrade fee: N$ 349
- Transport cost - Based on applicable AA rates (Beyond Minimum Rental Area Only)
- S & T, Accomodation & Overtime - Based on TN applicable rates (Only when applicable)
- Material - Based on required material for given installation
- CPE - Based on actual CPE used for given installation
- VAS - Based on current applicable charges
- Call charges -Based on current VSAT call charges
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