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You may or may not be aware that legislation has been passed in the House of Assembly giving the Regulatory Authority (RA) statutory management of the Telecommunications sector in Bermuda. The Regulatory Authority Act 2011 (RAA) and the Electronic Communications Act 2011 (ECA) were passed in December 2011.

January 28, 2013 marked the commencement date of the Regulatory Authority. Parts of the Telecommunications Act 1986 (TA86) no longer apply with the exception of Broadcasting.

We ask for your patience as we go through this transition to better serve you.

Please follow the link to the Regulatory Authority www.rab.bm to review consultation documents and other information.

Telecommunication Fees

DEPT - Telecommunication - Fees

Telecommunications Fees 2012
Effective April 2012
June 13, 2012 2:23PM ADT

Telephone: 441.292.4595

Fax: 441.295.1462

E-mail: gtelecom@gov.bm

Physical Address:

Department of Telecommunications
4th Floor
Corner House
20 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM12
Bermuda

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box HM 101
Hamilton HM AX
Bermuda

Staff Directory

Mr. Ross D. Webber
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Economic Development
Telephone: (441) 297-7881
Fax: (441) 296-1574
Email: rdwebber@gov.bm

Mr. Michael Wells
Technical Officer
Seconded to the Regulatory Authority
Telephone: (441) 294 9082
Fax: (441) 295 1462
Email: mgwells@gov.bm
Email: mwells@rab.bm

Ms. Nakia Smith
Telecommunications Regulatory Administrator
Seconded to the Regulatory Authority
Telephone: (441) 298-7442
Fax: (441) 295 1462
Email: nssmith@gov.bm
Email: nsmith@rab.bm

Ms. Maxanne Anderson
Senior Legal Counsel
Telephone: (441) 294 9056
Fax: (441) 295 4595
Email: mjanderson@gov.bm

Ms. Patricia DeShields
Telecommunications Technical Officer
Telephone: (441) 298 7447
Fax: (441) 295 1462
Email: pdeshields@gov.bm

Ms. Beverly Evans
Licensing Clerk
Telephone: (441)298-7440
Fax: (441) 295 1462
Email: bevans@gov.bm

Ms. Margaret Furbert
Clerk/Receptionist
Telephone: (441) 292-4595
Fax: (441) 295-1462
Email: mjfurbert@gov.bm

Message from the Permanent Secretary

Welcome to the Official website of the Department of Telecommunications in the Government of Bermuda’s new Information Portal.

This initial version of the website contains an overview of the functions and responsibilities of the Department and the key contact information. Also included are references to the applicable legislation and regulations and information about the various classes of Radio and Public Telecommunications Service Licenses. The content has been migrated from an existing website and establishes the foundation for the future provision of enhanced information and the delivery of online electronic services.

The Department of Telecommunications will seek to use the capabilities of the Portal to enhance the service delivery experience of its constituents and together with the licensed operators will strive to improve the availability and timeliness of regulatory information and related services.

I invite you to review this site and its contents and ask that comments or suggestions be directed by email to our address at gtelecom@gov.bm.

About Us

The Department of Telecommunications is responsible for:

Broadcasting
Satellite

The Department of Telecommunications has a small staff of six people in addition to by two Government Boards:

The Broadcasting Commissioners, who control broadcasting content and political broadcasts. In addition, the Commissioners rate films and advise the Minister on matters concerning the Obscene Publications Act
The Telecommunications Commission, which advises the Minister on Broadcasting Licenses.

The Department of Telecommunications oversaw the introduction of competition to Bermuda's telecommunications industry, making this one of the world's first small countries to break the stranglehold of monopolies on long distance and local telecommunications. As a result of the Government's action, the cost of long-distance calls was reduced. Our internal telephone system is 100% digital, with fibre optic trunk lines. Our overseas links are fibre optic cables, and there is considerable redundancy built into the system to negate the effect of faults.

QUALITY OF INTERNET SERVICE COMPLAINTS

Press Release - June 6, 2012

RAA & ECA BILLS 2011 - TABLED VERSION

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DRAFT BILLS

Telecommunication Regulatory Reform

Implementing the RAA & ECA - 3 July 2012 Presentation

Draft Regulatory Authority Act Consultation May 3 2010

Spectrum Supplemental Consultation Document. Aug 2009

Access and Interconnection in Bermuda Consultation October 6 2009

2nd LNP Consultation September 25 2009

Retail Price Control Consultation Document May 2009

Spectrum Consultation Document June 2009

Number Portability Consultation Report Feb 2009

Dominance Framework For Bermuda Consultation Document Aug 2008

Local Number Portability Consultation Document Aug 2008

Consultation Process

Telecommunications Regulatory Reform Policy

Bermuda Milestone Reporting

Town Hall Presentation Feb 8 2007

Overview of Regulatory Reform

Reforming Telecommunications Regulation in Bermuda

Telecommunications Regulatory Reform In Bermuda (Industry)

Telecommunications Regulatory Reform In Bermuda (Public)

Digital Mobile Television Hearing- October 13, 2010

TC Hearing - Digital Mobile TV LTD, Gazette Notice 9-29-10

DMTV Amendment to Licence Application 6-9-10

Additional Carrier Submissions to RAA & ECA 10-30-2010

Brasil Telecom Reply Comments

BDC Comments on Draft Legislation

BTC Reply Comments on RAA & ECA

CW Comments on Draft Legislation

Transact Reply Comments

Carrier Submissions to RAA & ECA

Invitation to Submit Reply Comments Regarding the Draft Regulatory Authority Act 2010 and Draft Electronic Communications Act 2010 - July 27, 2010

BTC Comments on Telecommunications Regulatory Reform Legislation

Bda Cable Vision Comments

Transact Submission

Transact Exhibit 1

Transact Exhibit 2

BDC COMMENTS ON RAA & ECA

BRASIL TELECOM CONSULTATION- FINAL- JUNE 11 2010

C & W SUBMISSION

DIGICEL SUBMISSION

M3 WIRELESS & LOGIC COMMENTS ON RAA & ECA

NORTHROCK SUBMISSION

QUANTUM SUBMISSION

TBI SUBMISSION

TC SUBMISSION ECA

TC SUBMISSION RAA 2010

Consultation Documents

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - DRAFT

CONSULTATION DRAFT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMENDMENT BILL

BBC SUBMISSION (April 30 2009)

BERMUDA FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS AND VARIETY ARTISTS (BFMVA) SUBMISSION (April 30 2009)

DEFONTES SUBMISSION (April 30 2009)

HOTT SUBMISSION (April 30 2009)

Public Regulatory Reform Documents
If you would like to subscribe to receive public regulatory reform documents please send an email to: gtelecom@gov.bm

Broadcasting Commission - Local Content Enquiry

Public Meeting May 18, 2009 at BUEI

Current Policy on Bermudian Content on the Radio (October 2005)

Minister's Directive - Local Content (Broadcasters)

Minister's Directive - Local Content (Musicians and Variety Artists)

Telecommunications Commission

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (responsible for broadcast licensing matters)

Telecommunications Act 1986
The following Board is appointed from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 under the applicable Legislation

Chair: - Mr. John Cunningham
Mrs. Antoinette Daniels
Mr. Christian Dunleavy
Ms. Rhona Emmerson
Mr. Carl Musson
Mr. Scott Pearman
Mr. Philip Perinchief
Ms. Aideen Ratteray-Pryse
Mr. Ron Stan
Director of Telecommunications, ex-officio

Broadcasting Commissioners Appointed for 2013

Statutory Government Boards, 2013

Ministry of Economic Development

The following Board is appointed from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 under the applicable Legislation.
Broadcasting Commissioners Act 1953

BROADCASTING COMMISSIONERS

Mr. John Cunningham, Chairperson
Mrs. Antoinette Daniels
Mr. Christian Dunleavy
Ms. Rhona Emmerson
Mr. Carl Musson
Mr. Scott Pearman
Mr. Philip Perinchief
Ms. Aideen Ratteray-Pryse
Mr. Ron Stan
Director of Telecommunications, ex-officio