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NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 32(1) 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 32(1) of the Regulations prescribing 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, as General Notice No. 97, on 1 April 2016, hereby gives notice of the following decision:
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$8.00
GENERAL NOTICES
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| No. 562 | Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs ...................................................................... |
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General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK - 6 September 2023
CONTENTS
1. Application for Number Licenses
- a) The Authority resolved to allocate Number Licenses to Mobile Telecommunications Limited as set out in the Table below:
| Number Category | Numbers awarded | Geographic coverage area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFone | 0800005100 0800004000 0800002222 0800003333 | National | FreeFone |
| Short Code | 95777 | National | Short Code |
The above decision is effective from the date of this Notice.
The full reasons for the decision can be requested from the Authority. 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 this notice.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 561
2023
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
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (the 'Authority'), in terms of regulation 22(1) of the Regulations prescribing 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 published in Government Gazette No. 5983 as General Notice No. 97, on 1 April 2016, herewith gives notice that the Applicant referred to in the Table below submitted an application for a Number Licence:
| Applicant | Applicant's place of incorporation | Percentage of Stock owned or controlled by Namibian Citizens | Number Category | Number applied for | Geographic area | Service to be provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Namibia Limited | Namibia | 100% | Short code | 1411 | National | Emergency short code |
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 and delivered:
- (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; and
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 562
2023
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, published in Government Gazette No. 4714, as General Notice No. 126, on 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 may make copies on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies may also be downloaded free of charge at www.cran.na.
The public may submit written comments to the Authority 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 may 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; and
- (3) by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na.
E. NGHIKEMBUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFF BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS (PTY) LTD: COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
VOIP Rates:
| VOIPRates | 9/28/2022 Standard Rates | Proposed Standard 2023 Rates | 9/28/2022 Premium Rates | Proposed Premium 2023 Rates |
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| N$ per Minute | N$ per Minute | N$ per Minute | N$ per Minute | |
| Neighbouring | ||||
| Botswana | 3.50 | 4.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Swaziland | 3.50 | 4.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Lesotho | 3.50 | 6.95 | 5.25 | 7.50 |
| Close to Home | ||||
| Mozambique | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
| Kenya | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
| Zambia | 5.75 | 6.50 | 5.75 | 6.75 |
| Zimbabwe | 5.75 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.75 |
| Mainstream Europe | ||||
| Germany | 4.00 | 5.75 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Netherlands | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Sweden | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| France | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Switzerland | 5.50 | 5.50 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Spain | 6.25 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.75 |
| United Kingdom | 5.50 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 6.75 |
| Rest of the world | 7.25 | 7.95 | 8.00 | 8.35 |
| Not on earth | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 40.00 | 60.00 | 50.00 | 75.00 |
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumer can be obtained from the Authority.