7153
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
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| No. 101 | Communication Regulatory Authority: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ........................................................................................... | 1 |
| No. 102 | Communication Regulatory Authority: Notice in terms of Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences &Regulation 34(1) of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application For, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ................................................................................................................... | 3 |
| No. 103 | Communication Regulatory Authority: Notice in terms of the regulations Regarding Licensing Proce- dures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences ........ | 4 |
| No. 104 | Communication Regulatory Authority: 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 .............. ________________ | 6 |
| General Notices | General Notices | General Notices |
| No. 101 | COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA | 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 Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTC) has filed tariffs 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 .
MTC 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 EXUCTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Mobile Telecommunications Limited:
| SmartShare 100 | SmartShare 200 | SmartShare 300 | SmartShare 600 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Monthly Subscription | Monthly Subscription | Monthly Subscription | Monthly Subscription |
| Original | 107 | 215 | 319 | 639 |
| Less cost of handset | 74.90 | 150.50 | 223.30 | 447.30 |
| Mobiz 100 | Mobiz 200 | Mobiz 300 | Mobiz 600 | Mobiz 900 | Mobiz 1500 | Mobiz Duet 600 | Mobiz Duet 600 | Mobiz Duet 900 | Mobiz Duet 900 (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription | Monthly Sub- scription |
| Original | 85 | 169.00 | 269.00 | 429.00 | 799.00 | 1389.00 | 639.00 | 0 | 929.00 | 0 |
| Less cost of handset | No dis- count as it has no free phone | 118.30 | 188.30 | 300.30 | 559.30 | 972.30 | 447.30 | 0 | 650.30 | 0 |
| Select S | SelectM | Select L | Select XL | DuetM | DuetM (2) | Duet L | Duet L(2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion | Monthly Subscrip- tion |
| Original | 169.00 | 269.00 | 429.00 | 799.00 | 639.00 | 0 | 929.00 | 0 |
| Less cost of handset | 118.30 | 188.30 | 300.30 | 559.30 | 447.30 | 0 | 650.30 |
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
No. 102
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES & REGULATION 34(1) 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 Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended) and regulation 34(1) 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, hereby gives notice of the following decisions:
- The Authority resolved to award a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS) to Globalstar Satellite Namibia (Pty Ltd) , subject to that Globalstar Satellite Namibia (Pty Ltd) increases the Namibian shareholding from 30% to 45% within a period of five years from the date of exemption and that Globalstar Satellite Namibia (Pty Ltd) rolls out its services to under-served areas.
- The Authority further resolved with effect from date of this Notice, to award a spectrum licence to Globalstar Satellite Namibia (Pty Ltd) as set out below:
- a) 1615.675 MHz (Downlink Centre Frequency) bandwidth 11.35 MHz / for Mobile Satellite Service Earth to Space;
- b) 2491.75 MHz (Uplink Centre Frequency) bandwidth 16.5 MHz / Mobile Satellite Service Space to Earth; and
- c) Frequency: 2483.5 2500 MHz Bandwidth 16.5 MHz / Terrestrial Mobile using TDD-LTE.
The full reasons for the decision can be requested from the Authority. Further, in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
H. M. GAOMAB II CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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No. 103
2020
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the table below has submitted the following application to the Authority:
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
Application for a Class Comprehensive telecommunications service licence (ECS & ECNS)
(a)
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes. |
|---|---|
| Description of geographic coverage area(s); | Republic of Namibia or any part thereof. |
| Concise statement on Services intended to be provided; | Provision of Internet Services using Fibre To The x (FTTx) technologies. |
| Category of Class Telecommunications service intended to be provided; | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License (ECS &ECNS). |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens; | 51% |
| Applicant's Citizenship or place of incorporation; | Namibia |
| Applicant; | Lizalex Communication Services (Pty) Ltd. |
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 applicant 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;
- (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. 104
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 Applicant referred to in the table below, submitted an application for a Number Licence to the Authority:
| Service to be provided using number applied for | FreeFone |
|---|---|
| Description of geographic area | National |
| FreeFone number to be considered for assignment | 0800100100 |
| FreeFone numbers applied for | 0800100100 |
| Number Category | FreeFone |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100% |
| Applicant's place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Applicant | Telecom Namibia Limited |
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 applicant 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;
- (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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