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7780

No. 158

2022

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 FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR NUMBER LICENCES: COMMUNICATIONS 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

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE​

OF THE​

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA​

N$8.00

GENERAL NOTICES​

No. 158Communications 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 Fees and Procedures for Number Licences: Communications Act, 2009 .......................................................................................................................................................1
No. 159Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in Terms of Regulation 12 of the Regulations Prescribing Procedures Regarding Application for, and Amendment, Renewal, Transfer and Cancellation of Spectrum Licenses: Communications Act, 2009 ...............................................................................2
No. 160Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................4
No. 161Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................6
No. 162Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ......................................................................9

WINDHOEK - 6 April 2022

CONTENTS​

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General Notices​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 7780

Page 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, herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the Table below, submitted an application for number licenses:

ApplicantApplicants' place of incorpo- rationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian CitizensNumber CategoryShort code number applied forShort code to be considered for assignmentDescription of geographic areaService to be provided using number applied for
Telecom Namibia LimitedNamibian100%Short code1109911099NationalShort 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 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, 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; or
  • (5) by fax to e-mail to: 088642748.

EMILIA NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 159

2022

NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 12 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 12(2) 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 Applicant have submitted applications for the amendment of spectrum licenses:

ApplicantApplicant's place of incor- porationPercentage of Stock owned by Namibian CitizensLicense to be AmendedProposed AmendmentGrounds of AmendmentGeographic Coverage AreaParty providing Signal Distri- bution
Cosmos Digital Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia60%Spectrum LicenseChange of location of FM Broad- casting trans- mission from Grootfontein Water Tower site to NBC Signalberg Tower siteBetter signal coverage to underserved areas within Grootfon- tein and surrounding areas.Grootfontein Otjozond- jupa RegionOwn
Namibia Broad- casting Corpora- tionNamibia100%Spectrum LicensesChange from 89.2 MHz, at 100 watts, to 94.6 MHz at 1000 watts Change from 98.8 MHz, at 100 watts to 97.9 MHz at 1000 watts Change from 105.9 MHz at 100 watts to 101.4 MHz at 1000 wattsBetter sig- nal cover- age and to prevent interferences with fre- quencies allocated for Oshakati, Oshana RegionOmuthiya, Oshikoto RegionOwn
Multi- choice Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia51%Spectrum LicenseChange of location of DTT trans- mission from Arendsnes Tower site to Rundu NTPH Tower site and increase in transmitter power output from 1000 watts to 2000 watts.Better signal coverage to underserved areas within Rundu and surrounding areas.Rundu Kavango East RegionOwn
Multi- choice Namibia (Pty) LtdNamibia51%Spectrum LicenseChange of location of DTT trans- mission from Rossing Mountain Tower to Tamariskia Tower site.Better signal coverage to underserved areas within Swakop- mund and surrounding areas.Swakop- mund Erongo RegionOwn

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 by -

  • a) by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
  • b) by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
  • c) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
  • d) by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; or
  • e) by fax to e-mail to: 088642748.

E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

No. 160

2022

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 Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd (Witel) 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 .

Witel 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; or

  • (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.

E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY WITEL SERVICE PROVIDER (PTY) LTD: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by Witel Service Provider (Pty) Ltd:

Table 1: Broadband

Broadband MicrowaveDownload MbpsUpload Mbps24 Months N$12 Months N$
Broadband - Microwave52445.00534.00
Broadband - Microwave105699.00839.00
Broadband - Microwave157899.00999.00
Broadband - Microwave25101,099.001,205.00
Broadband - Microwave50151,799.001,915.00
Broadband Fiber
Broadband - Fiber105889.001,069.00
Broadband - Fiber1571,005.001,206.00
Broadband - Fiber25101,235.001,482.00
Broadband - Fiber50152,262.002,715.00
Broadband - Fiber100254,269.005,119.00

General Terms and Conditions for Broadband:​

  • l Installation fees are as follows:
  • o Homeowners - N$ 900
  • o Businesses - N$ 1,800
  • l Uncapped internet with traffic shaping
  • l Packages available with 12 & 24 month contracts
  • l Pricing is quoted in Namibian Dollars (N$)
  • l All pricing excludes 15% VAT
  • l Only available where Witel has coverage
  • l No once off connection fee will be charged

Table 2: Last Mile Microwave

Dedicated Internet Access UnprotectedN$ per Mbps 12 MonthsN$ per Mbps 24 Months
Microwave DIA659599
Dedicated Internet Access Protected
Microwave DIA857779

General Terms and Conditions for Dedicated Internet Access:

  • l Last Mile Microwave
  • l Prices quoted in Namibian Dollars (N$)
  • l Available in following options:
  • o Unprotected - no redundancy
  • o Protected - full redundancy
  • l Once off installation fee - N$ 2,250
  • l Pricing excludes 15% VAT
  • l Only available where Witel has coverage
  • l Last Mile Fiber
  • l Prices quoted in Namibian Dollars (N$)
  • l Available in following options:
  • o Unprotected - no redundancy
  • o Protected - full redundancy
  • l Once off installation fee - N$3 250
  • l Pricing excludes 15% VAT
  • l Only available where there is fiber access

Table 3: Last Mile Fiber

Dedicated Internet Access UnprotectedN$ per Mbps 12 MonthsN$ per Mbps 24 Months
Fiber DIA881800
Dedicated Internet Access Protected
Fiber DIA11891081

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. 161

2022

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 Loc8 Mobile CC 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 .

Loc8 Mobile CC 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; or
  • (5) by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.

E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

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SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY LOC8 MOBILE CC: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

Home/SME - Microwave (Uncapped): Month on Month (MoM Plans)Home/SME - Microwave (Uncapped): Month on Month (MoM Plans)Home/SME - Microwave (Uncapped): Month on Month (MoM Plans)Non-recuring Cost (NRC) Installation
Home/SME - MicrowaveHome/SME - MicrowaveTerm:MoMFee (N$)
Plan NameConnection (Speed- Download/Upload)Monthly Fee (N$)
Loc8 Home 5Uncapped, 5Mbps / 2Mbps6111500
Loc8 Home 10Uncapped, 10Mbps / 5Mbps9721500
Loc8 Home 15Uncapped, 15Mbps / 5Mbps1,4091500
Loc8 Home 25Uncapped, 25Mbps / 10Mbps1,9391500

All Home / SME - Microwave Month on Month (MoM) are asymmetrical 'up to' plans which are:

  • l Uncapped;
  • l Month on Month (MoM);
  • l All monthly fees are VAT exclusive;
  • l No VAT will be charged for residential customers;
  • l N$ 1,500 Installation Fee VAT exclusive;
  • l 20% discount promotion on installation for MoM plans;
  • l Indoor Router included for free.

SCHEDULE 2​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY LOC8 MOBILE CC: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

Home / Business - Fiber Plan (s)Home / Business - Fiber Plan (s)Home / Business - Fiber Plan (s)Home / Business - Fiber Plan (s)Home / Business - Fiber Plan (s)
Plan NameConnectionMonthly Fee (N$)TermsETAon Installation
Loc8 Fiber 120 - 120MBPSFTTX - Uncapped11,30012/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks

All Fiber Plans are symmetrical 'up to' plans;

  • l Traffic Shaping of packages between 8h00 am and 18h00;
  • l All monthly fees are VAT exclusive;
  • l Indoor Router included for free;
  • l N$ 2,500 Installation Fee VAT exclusive on Fiber plans;
  • l 20% discount promotion on installations for 12 & 24 Months plans.
  • l All installations are free on a 36-month contract.

SCHEDULE 3​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY LOC8 MOBILE CC: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)Amended Loc8 Internet Plan(s)
Home / Business - Microwave PlansHome / Business - Microwave PlansHome / Business - Microwave PlansHome / Business - Microwave PlansHome / Business - Microwave PlansHome / Business - Microwave Plans
Plan NameConnectionOld Monthly Fee (N$)New Monthly Fee (N$)TermsETAon Installation
Loc8 Wireless 10 - 10Mbps1TP FUP: Microwave79993012/24/36 Months1 Week
Loc8 Wireless 20 - 20Mbps1TP FUP: Microwave9991,15112/24/36 Months1 Week
Loc8 Wireless 20 - 20MbpsUncapped Microwave1,4991,71612/24/36 Months1 Week
Home / Business - Fiber PlansHome / Business - Fiber PlansHome / Business - Fiber PlansHome / Business - Fiber PlansHome / Business - Fiber PlansHome / Business - Fiber Plans
Plan NameConnectionOld Monthly Fee (N$)New Monthly Fee (N$)TermsETAon Installation
Loc8 Fiber 10 - 10MbpsFTTX - 1TB FUP78594912/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks
Loc8 Fiber 20 - 20MbpsFTTX - 1TB FUP1,1201,31112/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks
Loc8 Fiber 30 - 30MbpsFTTX - Uncapped1,4991,79412/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks
Loc8 Fiber 60 - 60MbpsFTTX - Uncapped3,4994,02912/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks
Loc8 Fiber 90 - 90MbpsFTTX - Uncapped6,4997,40912/24/36 Months6-8 Weeks

All Loc8 Wireless Plans (Microwave - Home / Business) & Loc8 Fiber Plans (Home / Business) are symmetrical 'up to' plans:

  • l All FUP Plans have traffic shaping between 8h00 am and 18h00;
  • l All monthly fees are VAT exclusive;
  • l Indoor Router included for free;
  • l N$ 1,500 Installation Fee VAT exclusive for all Microwave plans;
  • l N$ 2,500 Installation Fee VAT exclusive for all Fiber plans;
  • l 20% discount promotion on installation for 12 & 24 Months plans;
  • l No VAT will be charged for residential customers;
  • l All installations are free on a 36-month contract.

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. 162

2022

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 MTN Business Solutions (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 .

MTN Business Solutions (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;
  • (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: 0886550852.

E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER​

COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA​

SCHEDULE 1​

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED SUPERSONIC: UNCAPPED MICROWAVE RATES BY MTN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009​

Table 1: Supersonic Uncapped: Microwave

24 months24 months24 months24 months36 months36 months36 months
Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 1Option 2Option 3
Service Elements5 Mbps Download/ 2 Mbps Upload10 Mbps Download/ 5 Mbps Upload20 Mbps Download/ 10 Mbps Upload5 Mbps Download/ 2 Mbps Upload10 Mbps Download/ 5 Mbps Upload20 Mbps Download/ 10 Mbps Upload
Purchase Price Including VAT( N$)573.85747.501 035516.35672.75953.35

Notes:​

  • Installation cost: N$ 500.
  • First month: Free of charge.
  • Promotional period: Free installation.
  • Zero VAT rated for home users.

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